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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. "
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"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. "
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"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. "
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"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. "
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"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. "
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"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. "
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"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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