64 Hexagrams
䷎
Modesty
Hexagram 15
Upper Trigram
☷ Earth
Lower Trigram
☶ Mountain
The Judgment
Modesty creates success. The superior man carries things through.
The Image
Within the earth, a mountain. Thus the superior man reduces that which is too much, and augments that which is too little.
The Lines
Line 1
A superior man modest about his modesty may cross the great water. Good fortune.
Line 2
Modesty that comes to expression. Perseverance brings good fortune.
Line 3
A superior man of merit, modest and retiring, carries things to conclusion. Good fortune.
Line 4
Nothing that would not further. Brandishing modesty.
Line 5
Not boasting of wealth before one's neighbor. It is favorable to attack with force.
Line 6
Modesty that comes to expression. It is favorable to set armies marching.