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11 Thai
In Thai (we
see) the little gone and the great come. (It indicates that) there will
be good fortune, with progress and success.
1. The first
NINE, undivided, suggests the idea of grass pulled up, and bringing with
it other stalks with whose roots it is connected. Advance (on the part
of its subject) will be fortunate.
2. The second
NINE, undivided, shows one who can bear with the uncultivated, will cross
the Ho without a boat, does not forget the distant, and has no (selfish)
friendships. Thus does he prove himself acting in accordance with the
course of the due Mean.
3. The third
NINE, undivided, shows that, while there is no state of peace that is
not liable to be disturbed, and no departure (of evil men) so that they
shall not return, yet when one is firm and correct, as he realizes the
distresses that may arise, he will commit no error. There is no occasion
for sadness at the certainty (of such recurring changes); and in this
mood the happiness (of the present) may be (long) enjoyed.
4. The fourth
six, divided, shows its subject fluttering (down);-not relying on his
own rich resources, but calling in his neighbors. (They all come) not
as having received warning, but in the sincerity (of their hearts).
5. The fifth
six, divided, reminds us of (king) Ti-yi's (rule about the) marriage of
his younger sister. By such a course there is happiness and there will
be great good fortune.
6. The sixth
six, divided, shows us the city wall returned into the moat. It is not
the time to use the army. (The subject of the line) may, indeed, announce
his orders to the people of his own city; but however correct and firm
he may be, he will have cause for regret.
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