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- " Kwan shows (how he whom it represents should be like) the worshipper "
- "who has washed his hands, but not (yet) presented his offerings;- "
- "with sincerity and an appearance of dignity (commanding reverent "
- " regard). "
- " "
- "1. The first line, divided, shows the looking of a lad;-not blamable "
- "in men of inferion rank, but matter for regret in superior men. "
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- "2. The second line, divided, shows one peeping out from a door. It "
- "would be advantageous if it were (merely) the firm correctness of "
- "a female. "
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- "3. The third line, divided, show one looking at (the course of) his "
- "own life, to advance or recede (accordingly). "
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- "4. The fourth line, divided, shows one contemplating the glory of "
- "the kingdom. It will be advantageous for him, being such as he is "
- "(to seek) to be a guest of the king. "
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- "5. The fifth line, undivided, shows its subject contemplating his "
- "own life(-course). A superior man, he will (thus) fall into no error."
- " "
- "6. The sixth line, undivided, shows its subject contemplating his "
- "character to see if it be indeed that of a superior man. He will "
- "not fall into error. "
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- " As the wind blows over the earth it bends the grass to its will. In"
- " the same way a great person is able to influence people far and wide."
- " From a true knowledge of their feelings, he will be able to inspire"
- " the people acting as an outstanding example to them."
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