12. P’i / Standstill [Stagnation]

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STANDSTILL. Evil people do not further The perseverance of the superior man. The great departs; the small approaches.
Line 6: The standstill comes to an end. First standstill, then good fortune.
Line 5: Standstill is giving way. Good fortune for the great man. “What if it should fail, what if it should fail?” In this way he ties it to a cluster of mulberry shoots.
Line 4: He who acts at the command of the highest Remains without blame. Those of like mind partake of the blessing.
Line 3: They bear shame.
Line 2: They bear and endure; This means good fortune for inferior people. The standstill serves to help the great man to attain success.
Line 1: When ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it. Each according to his kind. Perseverance brings good fortune and success.