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Tenth Hexagram
Heaven shines down
on the Marsh
which reflects it back imperfectly:
Though the Superior Man carefully discriminates
between high and low,
and acts in accord
with the flow of the Tao,
there are still situations
where a risk must be taken.
You tread upon
the tail of the tiger.
Not perceiving you as a threat,
the startled tiger does not bite.
Success.
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Changing Lines
Line Six
At your journey's end,
look back and examine
the path you chose.
If you find no causes for shame,
only good works that make you shine,
you may take this as an omen
of the certainty of great reward.
Line Five
Though fully aware of the danger
that lies on the narrow path ahead,
the man is fully commited to move forward.
The future is uncertain.
Line Four
He shows humble hesitation
and breathless caution,
yet still resolutely takes a necessary step
on the tail of the tiger.
His modest manner saves him
from the bite.
Line Three
A one-eyed man may still see,
a lame man may still walk,
but it takes every resource
to circumvent the tiger.
When this tiger is stepped on
he bites.
Only a warrior supremely loyal to his cause
would enter a battle he knows
he hasn't the resources to survive.
Line Two
A man of modest independence
treads a smooth and level path.
Good fortune
if you stay on course.
Line One
He treads the simple path
of least resistance,
making swift and blameless
progress.
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