Chieh, limitation

The Image
Water over lake: the image of Limitation.
Thus the superior man
Creates number and measure,
And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct.

Nine at the bottom means:
Not going out of the door and the courtyard
Is without blame.

Nine in the second place means:
Not going out of the gate and the courtyard
Brings misfortune.

Six in the third place means:
He who knows no limitation
Will have cause to lament.
No blame.

Six in the fourth place means:
Contented limitation. Success.

() Nine in the fifth place means:
Sweet limitation brings good fortune.
Going brings esteem.

Six at the top means:
Galling limitation.
Perseverance brings misfortune.
Remorse disappears.

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