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Sixty-Fourth Hexagram
Fire ascends
above the Water:
The Superior Person
examines the nature of things
and keeps each
in its proper place.
Too anxious
the young fox
gets his tail wet,
just as he completes
his crossing.
To attain success,
be like the man
and not like the fox.
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Changing Lines
Line Six
Too much wine
at the victory feast
can remove
all cause for celebration.
Be a good winner.
Line Five
True to himself to the end,
inner light radiates from him
and warms others in the glow.
Good fortune.
Line Four
Deep in the Devil's Domain,
there is no room for despair.
Persevere for three years,
and victory will be yours.
Line Three
Though the far shore is in sight,
eagerness invites carelessness.
Cross the river before
stepping out of the boat.
Line Two
He brakes his wheels,
but remains on the path.
Good fortune.
Line One
Careless so near to shore,
the fox gets his tail wet.
Humiliation.
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