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- "Yi indicates that (in the state which it denotes) there will be "
- "advantage in every movement which whall be undertaken, that it will "
- "be advantageous (even) to cross the great stream. "
- " "
- "1. The first line, undivided, shows that it will be advantageous for "
- "its subject in his position to make a great movement. If it be "
- "greatly fortunate, no blame will be imputed to him. "
- " "
- "2. The second line, divided, shows parties adding to the stores of "
- "its subject ten pairs of tortoise shells whose oracles cannot be "
- "opposed. Let him persevere in being firm and correct, and there will "
- "be good fortune. Let the king, (having the virtues thus"
- "distinguished), employ them in presenting his offerings to God, and "
- "there will be good fortune. "
- " "
- "3. The third line, divided, shows increase given to its subject by "
- "means of what is evil, so that he shall (be led to good), and be "
- "without blame. Let him be sincere and pursue the path of the Mean, "
- "(so shall he secure the recognition of the ruler, like) an officer "
- "who announces himself to his prince by the symbol of his rank. "
- " "
- "4. The fourth line, divided, shows its subject pursuing the due "
- "course. His advice to his prince is followed. He can with advantage "
- "be relied on in such a movement as that of removing the capital. "
- " "
- "5. The fifth line, undivided, shows its subject with sincere heart "
- "seeking to benefit (all below). There need be no question about it; "
- "the result will be great good fortune. (All below) will with sincere "
- "heart acknowledge his goodness. "
- " "
- "6. In the sixth line, undivided, we see one to who increase none will "
- "contribute, while many will seek to assail him. He observes no "
- "regular rule in the ordering of his heart. There will be evil. "
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- " Wind and thunder mutually strengthen each other. Every person has"
- " the ability to improve himself. Seeing good in others their actions can"
- " be imitated. Seeing bad in oneself this can be eliminated. In these ways"
- " character can be strengthened."
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