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- "Ming I indicates that (in the circumstances which it denotes) it will "
- "be advantageous to realise the difficulty (of the position), and "
- "maintain firm correctness. "
- " "
- "1. The first line, undivided, shows its subject, (in the condition "
- "indicated by) Ming I, flying, but with drooping wings. When the "
- "superior man (is revolving) his going away , he may be for three days "
- "without eating. Wherever he goes, the people may speak (derisively "
- "of him). "
- " "
- "2. The second line, divided, shows its subject (in the condition in- "
- "dicated by ) Ming I, wounded in the left thigh. He saves himself by "
- "the strength of a (swift) horse; and is fortunate. "
- " "
- "3. The third line, undivided, shows its subject (in the condition in- "
- "dicated by) Ming I, hunting in the south, and taking the great chief "
- "(of the darkness). He should not be eager to make (all) correct (at "
- "once). "
- " "
- "4. The fourth line, divided, shows its subject (just) entered into "
- "the left side of the belly (of the dark land). (But) he is able to "
- "carry out the mind appropriate (in the condition indicated by) "
- "Ming I, quitting the gate and courtyard (of the lord of darkness). "
- " "
- "5. The fifth line, divided, shows how the count of Ki fulfilled the "
- "condition indicated by Ming I. It will be advantageous to be firm and "
- "correct. "
- " "
- "6. The sixth line, divided, shows the case where there is no light, "
- "but (only) obscurity. (Its subject) has at first ascended to (the "
- "top of) the sky; his future shall be to go into the earth. "
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- " The light of the sun has vanished beneath the earth and darkness"
- " reigns supreme. At such times, when the evil influences are ruling the"
- " earth, the wise man also hides his light. He does not extinguish it but"
- " must allow many unsatisfactory things to pass by. To seek to expose"
- " evil will bring misfortune, but one must remain true."
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