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Thirty-Fourth Hexagram
Thunder fills the Heavens
with its awful roar,
not out of pride,
but with integrity;
if it did less,
it would not be Thunder:
Because of his Great Power,
the Superior Person takes pains
not to overstep his position,
so that he will not seem
intimidating or threatening
to the Established Order.
Opportunity will arise
along this course.
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Changing Lines
Line Six
If the ram butts into the hedge,
the entangling thorns will prevent
both advance and retreat.
It is best
to recognize this danger
and avoid it.
Line Five
There are no threats
left before you.
You may set your ram free
without regret.
Line Four
Entanglements loosen,
and a way opens
through the wall
that has blocked you.
The opening is narrow
and must be navigated
with the greatest caution,
or you will be stopped
dead in your tracks again.
Line Three
The inferior person
throws all his energy
toward his goal.
The Superior Person
makes conserving energy
his goal.
The ram butts into a hedge,
entangling his horns.
Line Two
Good fortune ahead
if you stay on course.
Line One
He uses all his remaining strength
to stamp his hoof
and paw the ground.
If his bluff is called,
it will bring misfortune.
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