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Forty-Third Hexagram
A Deluge from Heaven:
The Superior Person
rains fortune upon
those in need,
then moves on
with no thought
of the good he does.
The issue must be raised
before an impartial authority.
Be sincere and earnest,
despite the danger.
Do not try to force the outcome,
but seek support where needed.
Set a clear goal.
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Changing Lines
Line Six
A warning sign
goes unheeded.
Misfortune ahead.
Line Five
The wisest method for
dealing with weeds
is to remove them before
they are firmly rooted.
In this way,
your garden grows strong
without violence.
Line Four
Your legs are
torn and bleeding
as you push heedlessly
through the thorns
toward your target.
If you would allow yourself
to be led down
the path of least resistance,
you would reach your goal.
Line Three
Keep a tight lock
on your mouth.
It takes resolve to face
the insults silently,
but they will
prove harmless,
and others will
gradually warm to
your sense of dignity.
Line Two
An anquished cry
pierces the night.
Fully armed, sleepless
and ever-watchful,
but there is no need
for fear.
Line One
Though you feel confident,
you are not equal to the
overwhelming odds you face.
One step forward
will set you back a mile.
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