Heaven and Earth in harmony. Represents a time of peace, prosperity, and smooth communication.
Changing Lines
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Line 1: When ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it. Each according to his kind. Undertakings bring good fortune.
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Line 2: Bearing with the uncultured in gentleness, fording the river with resolution, not neglecting what is distant, not regarding one's companions: thus one may manage to walk in the middle.
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Line 3: No plain not followed by a slope. No going not followed by a return. Without blame. In adversity do not grieve too much. Good fortune.
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Line 4: He flutters down, not boasting of his wealth, together with his neighbor, guileless and sincere.
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Line 5: The sovereign gives his daughter in marriage. This brings blessing and supreme good fortune.
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Line 6: The wall falls back into the moat. Do not use armies now. Make your commands known within your own town. Perseverance brings humiliation.