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"In (the state denoted by) Zhui, the king will repair to his ancestral "
"temple. It will be advantageous (also) to meet with the great man; "
"and then there will be progress and success, though the advantage "
"must come through firm correctness. The use of great victims will "
"conduce to good fortune; and in whatever direction movement is made, "
"it will be advantageous. "
" "
"1. The first line, divided, shows its subject with a sincere desire "
"(for union), but unable to carry it out, so that disorder is brought "
"into the sphere of his union. If he cry out (for help to his proper "
"correlate), all at once (his tears) will give place to smiles. He "
"need not mind (the temporary difficulty); as he goes forward, there "
"will be no error. "
" "
"2. The second line, divided, shows its subject led forward (by his "
"correlate). There will be good fortune, and freedom from error. There"
"is entire sincerity, and in that case (even the small offerings of) "
"the vernal sacrifice are acceptable. "
" "
"3. The third line, divided, shows its subject striving after union "
"and seeming to sigh, yet nowhere finding any advantage. If he go "
"forward, he will not err, though there may be some small cause for "
"regret. "
" "
"4. The fourth line, undivided, shows its subject in such a state "
"that, if he be greatly fortunate, he will receive no blame. "
" "
"5. The fifth line, undivided, shows the union (of all) under its "
"subject in the place of dignity. There will be no error. If any "
"do not have confidence in him, let him see to it that (his virtue) "
"be great, long-continued, and firmly correct, and all occasion for "
"repentance will disappear. "
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"6. The topmost line, divided, shows its subject sighing and weeping; "
"but there will be no error. "
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" When people and possessions are gathered together there are dangers of"
" personal disagreements and of loss by robbery. The wise person prepares"
" himself for all possibilities and so avoids misfortune by being able to"
" act quickly."