15. MODESTY
Ch'ien
The Judgement
MODESTY creates success. The superior man carries things through.
The Image
Within the earth, a mountain: The image of MODESTY. Thus the superior man reduces that which is too much, And augments that which is too little. He weighs things and makes them equal.
The Lines
Six at the top: Modesty that comes to expression. It is favorable to set armies marching to chastise one's own city and one's country.
The Image says: 'Modesty that comes to expression.' The will has not yet been fulfilled. 'One may set armies marching to chastise one's own city and one's country.'
Six in the fifth place: Not boasting of one's riches in the presence of one's neighbor. It is favorable to attack with force. Nothing that would not be furthered.
The Image says: 'It is favorable to attack with force,' in order to punish the disobedient.
Six in the fourth place: Nothing that would not be furthered by modesty in movement.
The Image says: 'Nothing that would not be furthered by modesty in movement,' because this does not violate the rules.
Nine in the third place: A superior man of modesty and merit. He carries things through to the end. Good fortune.
The Image says: 'A superior man of modesty and merit.' All the people obey him.
Six in the second place: Modesty that comes to expression. Perseverance brings good fortune.
The Image says: 'Modesty that comes to expression. Perseverance brings good fortune.' It is attained in the center of the heart.
Six at the beginning: A superior man of modesty and humility. It furthers one to cross the great water. Good fortune.
The Image says: 'A superior man of modesty and humility' disciplines himself by being lowly.