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MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO THIRTEEN
Associating with people, first there is wailing, afterward laughter. The general prevails, then has a meeting.
— I Ching
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MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TWELVE
Obstruction negates humanity. It is not beneficial for the rectitude of developed people. The great goes, the small comes.
— I Ching
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MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO ELEVEN
There is no level without incline, no going without return; be diligent and steadfast, and there will be no fault. Do not worry; your sincerity will result in abundance of sustenance.
— I Ching
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MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TEN
Able to see like one with impaired vision, able to walk like one who is lame, a person walks on a tiger’s tail and gets bitten.
— I Ching
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MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO NINE
Remember that complex things are composed of simple things. Approach the complex with an eye towards this fact. Recognize where you are over-extended and pull back to rectify the situation.
— I Ching
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MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO EIGHT
There is truthfulness filling a plain vessel; in the end there comes to be other good fortune.
— I Ching
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MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO SEVEN
Be wary of inept leaders and govern yourself according to your higher ideals.
— I Ching
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MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO SIX
Be on the lookout for any confrontations or disputes that arise. When they occur, end them quickly and with great resolve.
— I Ching
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MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO FIVE
Waiting on the sand, little is said; the end is auspicious.
Waiting in the mud brings on opposition.
— I Ching
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MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO FOUR
It is regrettable to be stuck in immaturity.
— I Ching
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MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO THREE
From difficulty there is great development; it is beneficial to be faithful. Do not try to go anywhere.
— I Ching
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MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TWO
Creation and development through receptivity is beneficial if correct in the manner of a mare.
— I Ching
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MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO ONE
Working hard by day, cautious by night, even in danger there is no fault.
— I Ching