The I Ching Speaks!
41. Sun / Decrease ---------- ---- ---- above K^en Keeping Still, Mountain ---- ---- ---- ---- ---------- below Tui The Joyous, Lake ---------- The Judgement Decrease combined with sincerity Brings about supreme good fortune Without blame. One may be persevering in this. It furthers one to undertake something. How is this to be carried out? One may use two small bowls for the sacrifice. The Image At the foot of the mountain, the lake: The image of Decrease. Thus the superior man controls his anger And restrains his instincts. The Lines Nine at the beginning means: Going quickly when one's tasks are finished Is without blame. But one must reflect on how much one may decrease others. Nine in the second place means: Perseverance furthers. To undertake something brings misfortune. Without decreasing oneself, One is able to bring increase to others. Six in the fourth place means: If a man decreases his faults, It makes the other hasten to come and rejoice. No blame. 35. Chin / Progress ---------- ---- ---- above Li The Clinging, Flame ---------- ---- ---- ---- ---- below K'un The Receptive, Earth ---- ---- The Judgement Progress. The powerful prince Is honored with horses in large numbers. In a single day he is granted audience three times. The Image The sun rises over the earth: The image of Progress. Thus the superior man himself Brightens his bright virtue.