The I Ching Speaks!
17. Sui / Following ---- ---- ---------- above Tui The Joyous, Lake ---------- ---- ---- ---- ---- below Ch^en The Arousing, Thunder ---------- The Judgement Following has supreme success. Perseverance furthers. No blame. The Image Thunder in the middle of the lake: The image of Following. Thus the superior man at nightfall Goes indoors for rest and recuperation. The Lines Six in the second place means: If one clings to the little boy, One loses the strong man. Six in the third place means: 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. Nine in the fourth place means: Following creates success. Perseverance brings misfortune. To go one's way with sincerity brings clarity. How could there be blame in this? () Nine in the fifth place means: Sincere in the good. Good fortune. 11. T'ai / Peace ---- ---- ---- ---- above K'un The Receptive, Earth ---- ---- ---------- ---------- below Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven ---------- The Judgement Peace. The small departs, The great approaches. Good fortune. Success. The Image Heaven and earth unite: the image of Peace. Thus the ruler Divides and completes the course of heaven and earth; He furthers and regulates the gifts of heaven and earth, And so aids the people.