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Hexagram 22
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Grace
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Expression
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Bì indicates that there should be free course (in what it denotes). There will be little advantage (however) if it be allowed to advance (and take the lead).
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Judgement
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Grace has success. In small matters it is favorable to undertake something.
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Image
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Fire at the foot of the mountain: The image of Grace. Thus does the superior man proceed when clearing up current affairs. But he dare not decide controversial issues in this way.
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69
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Expression:
Simple grace. No blame.
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Image:
'The freedom from error attached to (the subject of) the topmost line, with no ornament but the (simple white),' shows how he has attained his aim.
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65
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Expression:
Grace in hills and gardens. The roll of silk is meager and small. Humiliation, but in the end good fortune.
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Image:
'The good fortune falling to the fifth SIX, (divided); affords occasion for joy.
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64
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Expression:
Grace or simplicity ? A white horse comes as if on wings. He is not a robber, he will woo at the right time.
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Image:
'The place occupied by the fourth SIX, (divided),' affords ground for doubt (as to its subject); but '(as the subject of the third pursues) not as a robber, but as intent on a matrimonial alliance,' he will in the end have no grudge against him.
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93
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Expression:
Graceful and moist. Constant perseverance brings good fortune.
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Image:
'The good fortune consequent on his ever maintaining firm correctness' is due to this,--that to the end no one will insult him.
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62
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Expression:
Lends grace to the beard on his chin.
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Image:
'He adorns his beard:'--he rouses himself to action (only) along with the (subject of the) line above.
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19
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Expression:
He lends grace to his toes, leaves the carriage, and walks.
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Image:
'He can discard a carriage and walk on foot:'--righteousness requires that he should not ride.
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