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Hexagram 17
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Following
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Expression
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Suí indicates that (under its conditions) there will be great progress and success. But it will be advantageous to be firm and correct. There will (then) be no error.
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Judgement
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Following has supreme success. Perseverance furthers. No blame.
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Image
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Thunder in the middle of the lake: The image of Following. Thus the superior man at nightfall goes indoors for rest and recuperation.
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66
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Expression:
He meets with firm allegiance and is still further bound. The king introduces him to the Western Mountain.
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Image:
'The sincerity is firmly held and clung to, as shown in the topmost line:'--(the idea of The Judgment) has reached its extreme development.
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95
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Expression:
Sincere in the good. Good fortune.
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Image:
'He is sincere in fostering what is excellent:'--his position is correct and in the centre.
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94
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Expression:
Following creates success. Perseverance brings misfortune. To go one's way with sincerity brings clarity. How could there be blame in this?
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Image:
'He is followed and obtains adherents:'--according to the idea (of The Judgment), this is evil. 'He is sincere in his course:'--showing his intelligence, and leading to achievement.
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63
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Expression:
If one clings to the strong man, one loses the little boy. Through following one finds what one seeks. It furthers one to remain persevering.
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Image:
'He cleaves to the man of age and experience:'--by the decision of his will, he abandons (the youth) below.
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62
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Expression:
If one clings to the little boy, one loses the strong man.
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Image:
'He cleaves to the little boy:'--he cannot be with the two at the same time.
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19
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Expression:
The standard is changing. Perseverance brings good fortune. To go out of the door in company produces deeds.
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Image:
'He is changing the object of his pursuit:'--but if he follow what is correct, there will be good fortune. 'He goes beyond (his own) gate to find associates:'--he will not fail (in the method he pursues).
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