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Hexagram 16
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Enthusiasm
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Expression
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Yù indicates that, (in the state which it implies), feudal princes may be set up, and the hosts put in motion, with advantage.
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Judgement
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Enthusiasm. It furthers one to install helpers and to set armies marching.
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Image
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Thunder comes resounding out of the earth: The image of Enthusiasm. Thus the ancient kings made music in order to honor merit, and offered it with splendor to the Supreme Deity, inviting their ancestors to be present.
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66
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Expression:
Deluded enthusiasm. But if after completion one changes, there is no blame.
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Image:
'With darkened mind devoted to the harmony and satisfaction (of the time),' as shown in the topmost (line):--how can one in such a condition continue long?
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65
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Expression:
Persistently ill, and still does not die.
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Image:
'(The subject of) the fifth six has a chronic complaint:'--this is shown by his being mounted on the strong (line). 'He still lives on without dying:'--he is in the central position, (and its memories of the past) have not yet perished.
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94
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Expression:
The source of enthusiasm. He achieves great things. Doubt not. You gather friends around you as a hair clasp gathers the hair.
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Image:
'From him the harmony and satisfaction come; great is the success which he obtains:'--his aims take effect on a grand scale.
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63
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Expression:
Enthusiasm that looks upward creates remorse. Hesitation brings remorse.
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Image:
'He looks up (for favours), while he indulges the feeling of satisfaction; there will be occasion for repentance:'--this is intimated by the position not being the appropriate one.
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62
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Expression:
Firm as a rock. Not a whole day. Perseverance brings good fortune.
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Image:
'(He sees a thing) without waiting till it has come to pass; with his firm correctness there will be good fortune:'--this is shown by the central and correct position (of the line).
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16
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Expression:
Enthusiasm that expresses itself brings misfortune.
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Image:
'The (subject of the) first six proclaims his pleasure and satisfaction:'--there will be evil; his wishes have been satisfied to overflowing.
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