15. Ch’ien / Modesty

Line 6: Modesty that comes to expression. It is favorable to set armies marching To chastise one’s own city and one’s country.

Line 5: No boasting of wealth before one’s neighbor. It is favorable to attack with force. Nothing that would not further.

Line 4: Nothing that would not further modesty In movement.

Line 3: A superior man of modesty and merit Carries things to conclusion. Good fortune.

Line 2: Modesty that comes to expression. Perseverance brings good fortune.

Line 1: A superior man modest about his modesty May cross the great water. Good fortune.