.L 6 9Cheerful retreat. Everything serves to further..H 34 "Ta Chuang" "The Power of the Great".X 7 1.JThe Power of the Great. Perseverance furthers..IThunder in heaven above:The image of The Power of the Great.Thus the superior man does not tread upon pathsThat do not accord with established order..L 1 9Power in the toes.Continuing brings misfortune.This is certainly true..L 2 9Perseverance brings good fortune..L 3 9The inferior man works through power.The superior man does not act thus.To continue is dangerous.A goat butts against a hedgeAnd gets its horns entangled..L 4 9 GPerseverance brings good fortune.Remorse disappears.The hedge opens; there is no entanglement.Power depends upon the axle of a big cart..L 5 6Loses the goat with ease.No remorse..L 6 6A goat butts against a hedge.It cannot go backward, it cannot go forward.Nothing serves to further.If one notes the difficulty, this brings good fortune..H 35 "Chin" "Progress".X 3 8.JProgress. The powerful princeIs honored with horses in large numbers.In a single day he is granted audience three times..IThe sun rises over the earth:The image of Progress.Thus the superior man himselfBrightens his bright virtue.L 1 6Progressing, but turning back.Perseverance brings good fortune.If one meets with no confidence, one should remain calm.No mistake..L 2 6Progressing, but in sorrow.Perseverance brings good fortune.Then one obtains happiness from one's ancestress..L 3 6All are in accord. Remorse disappears..L 4 9Progress like a hamster.Perseverance brings danger..L 5 6 GRemorse disappears.Take not gain and loss to heart.Undertakings bring good fortune.Everything serves to further..L 6 9Making progress with the horns is permissibleOnly for the purpose of punishing one's own city.To be conscious of danger brings good fortune.No blame.Perseverance brings humiliation..H 36 "Ming I" "Darkening of the Light".X 8 3.JDarkening of the Light. In adversityIt furthers one to be persevering..IThe light has sunk into the earth:The image of Darkening of the Light.Thus does the superior man live with the great mass:He veils his light, yet still shines..L 1 9Darkening of the light during flight.He lowers his wings.The superior man does not eat for three daysOn his wanderings.But he has somewhere to go.The host has occasion to gossip about him..L 2 6 GDarkening of the light injures him in the left thigh.He gives aid with the strength of a horse.Good fortune..L 3 9Darkening of the light during the hunt in the south.Their great leader is captured.One must not expect perseverance too soon..L 4 6He penetrates the left side of the belly.One gets at the very heart of the darkening of the light,And leaves gate and courtyard..L 5 6 GDarkening of the light as with Prince Chi.Perseverance furthers..L 6 6 CNot light but darkness.First he climbed up to heaven,Then he plunged into the depths of the earth..H 37 "Chia J\o'^e'n" "The Family [The Clan]".X 2 3.JThe Family. The perseverance of the woman furthers..IWind comes forth from fire:The image of The Family.Thus the superior man has substance in his wordsAnd duration in his way of life..L 1 9Firm seclusion within the family.Remorse disappears..L 2 6 GShe should not follow her whims.She must attend within to the food.Perseverance brings good fortune..L 3 9When tempers flare up in the family,Too great severity brings remorse.Good fortune nonetheless.When woman and child dally and laugh,It leads in the end to humiliation..L 4 6She is the treasure of the house.Great good fortune..L 5 9 GAs a king he approaches his family.Fear not.Good fortune..L 6 9His work commands respect.In the end good fortune comes..H 38 "K\'uei" "Opposition".X 3 5.JOpposition. In small matters, good fortune..IAbove fire; below, the lake:The image of Opposition.Thus amid all fellowshipThe superior man retains his individuality..L 1 9Remorse disappears.If you lose your horse, do not run after it;It will come back of its own accord.When you see evil people,Guard yourself against mistakes..L 2 9 GOne meets his lord in a narrow street.No blame..L 3 6One sees the wagon dragged back,The oxen halted,A man's hair and nose cut off.Not a good beginning, but a good end..L 4 9Isolated through opposition,One meets a like-minded manWith whom one can associate in good faith.Despite the danger, no blame..L 5 6 GRemorse disappears.The companion bites his way through the wrappings.If one goes to him,How could it be a mistake?.L 6 9Isolated through opposition,One sees one's companion as a pig covered with dirt,As a wagon full of devils.First one draws a bow against him,Then one lays the bow aside.He is not a robber; he will woo at the right time.As one goes, rain falls; then good fortune comes..H 39 "Chien" "Obstruction".X 6 4.JObstruction. The southwest furthers.The northeast does not further.It furthers one to see the great man.Perseverance brings good fortune..IWater on the mountain:The image of Obstruction.Thus the superior man turns his attention to himselfAnd molds his character..L 1 6Going leads to obstructions,Coming meets with praise..L 2 6The king's servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction,But it is not his own fault..L 3 9Going leads to obstructions;Hence he comes back..L 4 6Going leads to obstructions,Coming leads to union..L 5 9 GIn the midst of the greatest obstructions,Friends come..L 6 6Going leads to obstructions,Coming leads to great good fortune.It furthers one to see the great man..H 40 "Hsieh" "Deliverance".X 7 6.JDeliverance. The southwest furthers.If there is no longer anything where one has to go,Return brings good fortune.If there is still something where one has to go,Hastening brings good fortune..IThunder and rain set in:The image of Deliverance.Thus the superior man pardons mistakesAnd forgives misdeeds..L 1 6Without blame..L 2 9 GOne kills three foxes in the fieldAnd receives a yellow arrow.Perseverance brings good fortune..L 3 6If a man carries a burden on his backAnd nontheless rides in a carriage,He thereby encourages robbers to draw near.Perseverance leads to humiliation..L 4 9Deliver yourself from your great toe.Then the companion comes,And him you can trust..L 6 5 GIf only the superior man can deliver himself,It brings good fortune.Thus he proves to inferior men that he is in earnest..L 6 6The prince shoots at a hawk on a high wall.He kills it. Everything serves to further..H 41 "Sun" "Decrease".X 4 5.JDecrease combined with sincerityBrings about supreme good fortuneWithout blame.One may be persevering in this.It furthers one to undertake something.How is this to be carried out?One may use two small bowls for the sacrifice..IAt the foot of the mountain, the lake:The image of Decrease.Thus the superior man controls his angerAnd restrains his instincts..L 1 9Going quickly when one's tasks are finishedIs without blame.But one must reflect on how much one may decrease others..L 2 9Perseverance furthers.To undertake something brings misfortune.Without decreasing oneself,One is able to bring increase to others..L 3 6 CWhen three people journey together,Their number decreases by one.When one man journeys alone,He finds a companion..L 4 6If a man decreases his faults,It makes the other hasten to come and rejoice.No blame..L 5 6 GSomeone does indeed increase him.Ten pairs of tortoises cannot oppose it.Supreme good fortune..L 6 9 CIf one is increased without depriving others,there is no blame.Perseverance brings good fortune.It furthers one to undertake something.One obtains servantsBut no longer has a separate home..H 42 "I" "Increase".X 2 7.JIncrease. It furthers oneTo undertake something.It furthers one to cross the great water..IWind and thunder: the image of Increase.Thus the superior man:If he sees good, he imitates it;If he has faults, he rids himself of them..L 1 9 CIt furthers one to accomplish great deeds.Supreme good fortune. No blame..L 2 6 GSomeone does indeed increase him;Ten pairs of tortoises cannot oppose it.Constant perseverance brings good fortune.The king presents him before God.Good fortune..L 3 6One is enriched through unfortunate events.No blame, if you are sincereAnd walk in the middle,And report with a seal to the prince..L 4 6 CIf you walk in the middleAnd report to the prince,He will follow.It furthers one to be usedIn the removal of the capital..L 5 9 GIf in truth you have a kind heart, ask not.Supreme good fortune.Truly, kindness will be recognized as your virtue..L 6 9He brings increase to no one.Indeed, someone even strikes him.He does not keep his heart constantly steady.Misfortune..H 43 "Kuai" "Break-through (Resoluteness)".X 5 1.JBreak-through. One must resolutely make the matter knownAt the court of the king.It must be announced truthfully. Danger.It is necessary to notify one's own city.It does not further to resort to arms.It furthers one to undertake something..IThe lake has risen up to heaven:The image of Break-through.Thus the superior manDispenses riches downwardAnd refrains from resting on his virtue..L 1 9Mighty in the forward-striding toes.When one goes and is not equal to the task,One makes a mistake..L 2 9A cry of alarm. Arms at evening and at night.Fear nothing..L 3 9To be powerful in the cheekbonesBrings misfortune.The superior man is firmly resolved.He walks alone and is caught in the rain.He is bespattered,And people murmur against him.No blame..L 4 9There is no skin on his thighs,And walking comes hard.If a man were to let himself be led like a sheep,Remorse would disappear.But if these words are heardThey will not be believed..L 5 9 GIn dealing with weeds,Firm resolution is necessary.Walking in the middleRemains free of blame..L 6 6 CNo cry.In the end misfortune comes..H 44 "Kou" "Coming to Meet".X 1 2.JComing to Meet. The maiden is powerful.One should not marry such a maiden..IUnder heaven, wind:The image of Coming to Meet.Thus does the prince act when disseminating his commandsAnd proclaiming them to the four quarters of heaven..L 1 6 CIt must be checked with a brake of bronze.Perseverance brings good fortune.If one lets it take its course, one experiences misfortune.Even a lean pig has it in him to rage around..L 2 9 GThere is a fish in the tank. No blame.Does not further guests..L 3 9There is no skin on his thighs,And walking comes hard.If one is mindful of the danger,No great mistake is made..L 4 9No fish in the tank.This leads to misfortune..L 5 9 GA melon covered with willow leaves.Hidden lines.Then it drops down to one from heaven..L 6 9He comes to meet with his horns.Humiliation. No blame..H 45 "Ts\'ui" "Gathering Together [Massing]".X 5 8.JGathering Together. Success.The king approaches his temple.It furthers one to see the great man.This brings success. Perseverance furthers.To bring great offerings creates good fortune.It furthers one to undertake something..IOver the earth, the lake:The image of Gathering Together.Thus the superior man renews his weaponsIn order to meet the unforseen..L 1 6If you are sincere, but not to the end,There will sometimes be confusion, sometimes gathering together.If you call out,Then after one grasp of the hand you can laugh again.Regret not. Going is without blame..L 2 6Letting oneself be drawnBrings good fortune and remains blameless.If one is sincere,It furthers one to bring even a small offering..L 3 6Gathering together amid sighs.Nothing that would not further.Going is without blame.Slight humiliation..L 4 9 GGreat good fortune. No blame..L 5 9 GIf in gathering together one has position,This brings no blame.If there are some who are not yet sincere in the work,Sublime and enduring perseverance is needed.Then remorse disappears..L 6 6Lamenting and sighing, floods of tears.No blame..H 46 "Sh\o'^e'ng" "Pushing Upward".X 8 2.JPushing upward has supreme success.One must see the great man.Fear not.Departure toward the southBrings good fortune..IWithin the earth, wood grows:The image of Pushing Upward.Thus the superior man of devoted characterHeaps up small thingsIn order to achieve something high and great..L 1 6 CPushing upward that meets with confidenceBrings great good fortune..L 2 9If one is sincere,It furthers one to bring even a small offering.No blame..L 3 9One pushes upward into an empty city..L 4 6The king offers him Mount Ch'i.Good fortune. No blame..L 5 6 GPerseverance brings good fortune.One pushes upward by steps..L 6 6Pushing upward in darkness.It furthers oneto be unremittingly persevering..H 47 "K\'un" "Oppression (Exhaustion)".X 5 6.JOppression. Success. Perseverance.The great man brings about good fortune.No blame.When one has something to say,It is not believed..IThere is no water in the lake:The image of Exhaustion.Thus the superior man stakes his lifeOn following his will..L 1 6One sits oppressed under a bare treeAnd strays into a gloomy valley.For three years one sees nothing..L 2 9 GOne is oppressed while at meat and drink.The man with the scarlet knee bands is just coming.It furthers one to offer sacrifice.To set forth brings misfortune.No blame..L 3 6A man permits himself to be oppressed by stone,And leans on thorns and thistles.He enters his house and does not see his wife.Misfortune..L 4 9He comes very quietly, oppressed in a golden carriage.Humiliation, but the end is reached..L 5 9 GHis nose and feet are cut off.Oppression at the hands of the man with the purple knee bands.Joy comes softly.It furthers one to make offerings and libations..L 6 6He is oppressed by creeping vines.He moves uncertainly and says, "Movement brings remorse."If one feels remorse over this and makes a start,Good fortune comes..H 48 "Ching" "The Well".X 6 2.JThe Well. The town may be changed,But the well cannot be changed.It neither decreases nor increases.They come and go and draw from the well.If one gets down almost to the waterAnd the rope does not go all the way,Or the jug breaks, it brings misfortune..IWater over wood: the image of The Well.Thus the superior man encourages the people at their work,And exhorts them to help one another..L 1 6One does not drink the mud of the well.No animals come to an old well..L 2 9At the well hole one shoots fishes.The jug is broken and leaks..L 3 9The well is cleaned, but no one drinks from it.This is my heart's sorrow,For one might draw from it.If the king were clear-minded,Good fortune might be enjoyed in common..L 4 6The well is being lined. No blame..L 5 9 GIn the well there is a clear, cold springFrom which one can drink..L 6 6One draws from the wellWithout hindrance.It is dependable.Supreme good fortune..H 49 "Ko" "Revolution (Molting)".X 5 3.JRevolution. On your own dayYou are believed.Supreme success.Furthering through perseverance.Remorse disappears..I