60. LIMITATION
Chieh
The Judgement
LIMITATION. Success. Galling limitation must not be persevered in.
The Image
Water over the lake: the image of LIMITATION. Thus the superior man creates number and measure, And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct.
The Lines
Six at the top: Galling limitation. Perseverance brings misfortune. Remorse disappears.
The Image says: 'Galling limitation. Perseverance brings misfortune.' The way has come to an end.
Nine in the fifth place: Sweet limitation brings good fortune. Going brings esteem.
The Image says: The good fortune of 'sweet limitation' is due to being in the middle.
Six in the fourth place: Contented limitation. Success.
The Image says: The success of 'contented limitation' is due to accepting the way of the one above.
Six in the third place: He who knows no limitation will have cause to lament. No blame.
The Image says: 'The lamentation over no limitation.' Who is to blame?
Nine in the second place: Not going out of the gate and courtyard brings misfortune.
The Image says: 'Not going out of the gate and courtyard brings misfortune.' One has lost the time completely.
Nine at the beginning: Not going out of the door and courtyard is without blame.
The Image says: 'Not going out of the door and courtyard.' One knows what is open and what is closed.