17. Following (Sui)
Thunder over lake. Suggests adapting to change and following good leadership.
Changing Lines
- Line 1: The standard is changing. Perseverance brings good fortune. To go out of the door in company produces deeds.
- Line 2: If one clings to the little boy, one loses the strong man.
- Line 3: If one clings to the strong man, one loses the little boy. Through following one finds what one seeks. It furthers one to remain persevering.
- Line 4: Following creates success. Perseverance brings misfortune. To go one's way with sincerity brings clarity. How could there be blame in this?
- Line 5: Sincere in the good. Good fortune.
- Line 6: He meets with firm allegiance and is still further bound. The king introduces him to the Western Mountain.