19. APPROACH
Lin
The Judgement
APPROACH has supreme success. Perseverance furthers. When the eighth month comes, There will be misfortune.
The Image
The earth on the lake: The image of APPROACH. Thus the superior man is tireless in his teaching, And without limit in his tolerance and protection of the people.
The Lines
Six at the top: Magnanimous approach. Good fortune. No blame.
The Image says: The good fortune of 'magnanimous approach' is due to the will being directed to the inner.
Six in the fifth place: Wise approach. This is right for a great prince. Good fortune.
The Image says: 'This is right for a great prince.' This means to walk in the middle.
Six in the fourth place: Complete approach. No blame.
The Image says: 'Complete approach. No blame.' The place is appropriate.
Six in the third place: Comforting approach. Nothing that would further. If one is induced to grieve over it, one becomes free of blame.
The Image says: 'Comforting approach.' The place is not the right one. 'If one is induced to grieve over it,' the blame will not last long.
Nine in the second place: Joint approach. Good fortune. Everything serves to further.
The Image says: 'Joint approach. Good fortune. Everything serves to further.' One has not yet submitted to the command.
Nine at the beginning: Joint approach. Perseverance brings good fortune.
The Image says: 'Joint approach. Perseverance brings good fortune.' The will is directed to the right.