I Ching

It is not I who seek the young fool;The young fool seeks me.

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To nourish oneself on ancient virtue induces perseverance.

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An army must set forth in proper order.If the order is not good, misfortune threatens.

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The superior man falls back upon his inner worthHe does not permit himself to be honored with revenue.

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He whose truth is accessible, yet dignified,Has good fortune.

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No boasting of wealth before one's neighbor.

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It is unlucky to sound off about happiness.

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To go one's way with sincerity brings clarity.

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Those above can ensure their positionOnly by giving generously to those below.

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The superior man acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquityIn order to strengthen his character thereby.

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If you are sincere, you have success in your heart,And whatever you do succeeds.

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The great man, by perpetuating this brightness,Illumines the four quarters of the world.

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When tempers flare up in the family,Too great severity brings remorse.

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Thus the superior man controls his angerAnd restrains his instincts.

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Thus the superior man:If he has faults, he rids himself of them.

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The superior man encourages the people at their work,And exhorts them to help one another.

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When one's own day comes, one may create revolution.

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Change proves true on the day it is finished.

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Thus in fear and tremblingAnd examines himself.

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䷳ KEEPING STILL. Keeping his back still The hexagram signifies the end and the beginning of all movement.

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Thus the superior manIn the light of the eternity of the end.

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The superior man discusses criminal casesIn order to delay executions.

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Perseverance brings good fortune.

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