The I Ching Speaks!
15. Ch'ien / Modesty ---- ---- ---- ---- above K'un The Receptive, Earth ---- ---- ---------- ---- ---- below K^en Keeping Still, Mountain ---- ---- The Judgement Modesty creates success. The superior man carries things through. The Image Within the earth, a mountain: The image of Modesty. Thus the superior man reduces that which is too much, And augments that which is too little. He weighs things and makes them equal. The Lines Six in the second place means: Modesty that comes to expression. Perseverance brings good fortune. Six at the top means: Modesty that comes to expression. It is favorable to set armies marching To chastise one's own city and one's country. 18. Ku / Work on What Has Been Spoiled [Decay] ---------- ---- ---- above K^en Keeping Still, Mountain ---- ---- ---------- ---------- below Sun The Gentle, Wind ---- ---- The Judgement Work on What Has Been Spoiled Has supreme success. It furthers one to cross the great water. Before the starting point, three days. After the starting point, three days. The Image The wind blows low on the mountain: The image of Decay. Thus the superior man stirs up the people And strengthens their spirit.