MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO THIRTY-ONE
Remember, words mean things. So be careful how you use them. Think before you speak. Avoid situations over which you have no control.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO THIRTY
Clinging is beneficial if correct. Then it will get you through...
Coming forth abruptly, burning, dying...
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TWENTY-NINE
Coming and going, pitfall upon pitfall. In danger and dependent, one goes into a hole in a pit. Do not act this way.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TWENTY-EIGHT
A withered willow produces sprouts, an old man gets a girl for a wife.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TWENTY-SEVEN
Observe nourishment and how you seek your own fulfillment.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TWENTY-SIX
There is danger. It is beneficial to desist.
The axle is removed from the car. . . .
A horn guard on a young bull is very auspicious.
The tusks of a gelded boar are auspicious.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TWENTY-FIVE
Do not use medicine on illness where there is no error, and there will be joy.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TWENTY-FOUR
Returning without having gone far, without coming to regret… In earnest return there is no regret.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TWENTY-THREE
A large fruit is not eaten. The enlightened person gets a vehicle, the small person is deprived of a house.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TWENTY-TWO
Adorning the feet, one abandons the car and walks.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TWENTY-ONE
Wearing stocks stopping the feet, there is no fault.
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Wearing a cangue destroying the ears bodes ill.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO TWENTY
Infantile observation is not blamed in small people, but is shameful in leaders.
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Observing their products, enlightened people are blameless.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO NINETEEN
Be on the lookout for those who would get in your way and impede you. When you encounter individuals who behave like this, deal with it in a mature and relaxed way.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO EIGHTEEN
Mountains contain invisible winds
Nourishing sleeping dragons not yet full grown
While wizards above search for an antidote
To poison, with poisons.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO SEVENTEEN
Concerned with the adult, you lose the small child. In following there is seeking and finding. It is beneficial to remain upright.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO SIXTEEN
Crowing delight bodes ill… Being the source of delight, there is great gain. Let there be no doubt, and companions will gather.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO FIFTEEN
Being extremely humble, leaders use this to cross great rivers auspiciously.
— I Ching
MEDITATIONS: I CHING; THE BOOK OF CHANGES, CANTO FOURTEEN
Avoid pretentious and duplicitous behavior, especially if you are the source.
— I Ching
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
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