16. Enthusiasm / Yu

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It is favorable to appoint feudal lords and set armies in motion.

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Line 6: Deluded enthusiasm. If one changes after completion, there is no blame. (Blind enthusiasm is dangerous, but recognizing the error and correcting course removes the fault.)
Line 5: Persistently ill, yet one does not die. (Being constrained or under pressure prevents the waste of energy, maintaining life through endurance.)
Line 4: The source of enthusiasm; great things are achieved. Have no doubt. Friends gather around you like hair held by a clasp. (A leader who acts with sincerity and confidence naturally unites people.)
Line 3: Looking upward for enthusiasm brings remorse. Hesitation brings further remorse. (Relying on others for inspiration or waiting too long to act leads to regret.)
Line 2: Firm as a rock, not waiting a whole day. Perseverance brings good fortune. (The wise man perceives the first signs of change and acts immediately without hesitation.)
Line 1: Expressing enthusiasm brings misfortune. (Boasting of one's connections or status leads to ruin.)