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Modesty
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Modesty creates success.
The superior man carries things through.
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.
6. Modesty that comes to expression. It is favorable to set armies marching To chastise one's own city and one's country.
5. No boasting of wealth before one's neighbor. It is favorable to attack with force. Nothing that would not further.
4. Nothing that would not further modesty In movement.
3. A superior man of modesty and merit Carries things to conclusion. Good fortune.
2. Modesty that comes to expression. Perseverance brings good fortune.
1. A superior man modest about his modesty May cross the great water. Good fortune.