43. Break-through (Kuai)

Lake over heaven. Suggests decisive action to overcome resistance.

Line 1: Mighty in the forward-striding toes. When one goes and is not equal to the task, one makes a mistake.
Line 2: A cry of alarm. Arms at evening and at night. Fear nothing.
Line 3: To be powerful in the cheekbones brings misfortune. The superior man is firmly resolved. He walks alone and is caught in the rain. He is bespattered, and people murmur against him. No blame.
Line 4: There is no skin on his thighs, and walking comes hard. If a man were to let himself be led like a sheep, remorse would disappear. But if these words are heard they will not be believed.
Line 5: In dealing with weeds, firm resolution is necessary. Walking in the middle remains free of blame.
Line 6: No cry. In the end misfortune comes.