六十四卦

Modesty

15

上卦

Earth

下卦

Mountain

卦辭

Modesty creates success. The superior man carries things through.

象辭

Within the earth, a mountain. Thus the superior man reduces that which is too much, and augments that which is too little.

爻辭

1

A superior man modest about his modesty may cross the great water. Good fortune.

2

Modesty that comes to expression. Perseverance brings good fortune.

3

A superior man of merit, modest and retiring, carries things to conclusion. Good fortune.

4

Nothing that would not further. Brandishing modesty.

5

Not boasting of wealth before one's neighbor. It is favorable to attack with force.

6

Modesty that comes to expression. It is favorable to set armies marching.