All Quotes by I Ching
“It is not I who seek the young fool;The young fool seeks me.”
“To nourish oneself on ancient virtue induces perseverance.”
“An army must set forth in proper order.If the order is not good, misfortune threatens.”
“The superior man falls back upon his inner worthHe does not permit himself to be honored with revenue.”
“He whose truth is accessible, yet dignified,Has good fortune.”
“No boasting of wealth before one's neighbor.”
“It is unlucky to sound off about happiness.”
“To go one's way with sincerity brings clarity.”
“Those above can ensure their positionOnly by giving generously to those below.”
“The superior man acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquityIn order to strengthen his character thereby.”
“If you are sincere, you have success in your heart,And whatever you do succeeds.”
“The great man, by perpetuating this brightness,Illumines the four quarters of the world.”
“When tempers flare up in the family,Too great severity brings remorse.”
“Thus the superior man controls his angerAnd restrains his instincts.”
“Thus the superior man:If he has faults, he rids himself of them.”
“The superior man encourages the people at their work,And exhorts them to help one another.”
“When one's own day comes, one may create revolution.”
“Change proves true on the day it is finished.”
“Thus in fear and tremblingAnd examines himself.”
“䷳ KEEPING STILL. Keeping his back still The hexagram signifies the end and the beginning of all movement.”
“Thus the superior manIn the light of the eternity of the end.”
“The superior man discusses criminal casesIn order to delay executions.”
“Perseverance brings good fortune.”