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Hexagram 10
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Treading [Conduct]
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Expression
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(Lǚ suggests the idea of) one treading on the tail of a tiger, which does not bite him. There will be progress and success.
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Judgement
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Treading. Treading upon the tail of the tiger. It does not bite the man. Success.
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Image
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Heaven above, the lake below: The image of Treading. Thus the superior man discriminates between high and low, And thereby fortifies the thinking of the people.
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69
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Expression:
Look to your conduct and weigh the favorable signs. When everything is fulfilled, supreme good fortune comes.
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Image:
'There will be great good fortune,' and that in the occupancy of the topmost line:--this is great matter for congratulation.
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95
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Expression:
Resolute conduct. Perseverance with awareness of danger.
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Image:
'He treads resolutely; and though he be firm and correct, there is peril:'--this is due to his being in the position that is correct and appropriate to him.
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Expression:
He treads on the tail of the tiger. Caution and circumspection lead ultimately to good fortune.
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Image:
'He becomes full of apprehensive caution, and in the end there will be good fortune:'--his aim takes effect.
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63
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Expression:
A one-eyed man is able to see, A lame man is able to tread. He treads on the tail of the tiger. The tiger bites the man. Misfortune. Thus does a warrior act on behalf of his great prince.
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Image:
'A one-eyed man (who thinks that he) can see:'--he is not fit to see clearly. 'A lame man (who thinks that he can) tread well:'--one cannot walk along with him. 'The ill fortune of being bitten' arises from the place not being the proper one for him. 'A (mere) bravo acting the part of a great ruler:'--this is owing to his aims being (too) violent.
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92
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Expression:
Treading a smooth, level course. The perseverance of a dark man brings good fortune.
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Image:
'A quiet and solitary man, to whom, being firm and correct, there will be good fortune:'--holding the due mean, he will not allow himself to be thrown into disorder.
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Expression:
Simple conduct. Progress without blame.
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Image:
'He treads his accustomed path and goes forward:'--singly and exclusively he carries out his (long-cherished) wishes.
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