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Khwa(n (represents) what is great and originating, penetrating, 
advantageous, correct and having the firmness of a mare. When the superior 
man (here

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intended) has to make any movement, if he take the initiative, he will go 
astray; if he follow, he will find his (proper) lord. The advantageousness 
will be seen in his getting friends in the south-west, and losing friends in the 
north-east. If he rest in correctness and firmness, there will be 
good fortune.

1. In the first SIX, divided, (we see its subject) treading on hoarfrost. 
The strong ice will come (by and by).

2. The second SIX, divided, (shows the attribute of) being straight, 
square, and great. (Its operation), without repeated efforts, will be in 
every respect advantageous.

3. The third SIX, divided, (shows its subject) keeping his excellence 
under restraint, but firmly maintaining it. If he should have occasion to 
engage in the king's service, though he will not claim the success (for 
himself), he will bring affairs to a good issue.

4. The fourth SIX, divided, (shows the symbol of) a sack tied up. There 
will be no ground for blame or for praise.

5. The fifth SIX, divided, (shows) the yellow lower garment. There will be 
great good fortune.

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6. The sixth SIX, divided (shows) dragons fighting in the wild. Their 
blood is purple and yellow.

7. (The lines of this hexagram are all weak and divided, as appears from) 
the use of the number six. If those (who are thus represented) be 
perpetually correct and firm, advantage will arise.