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Hexagram 38 Opposition
Expression Kuí indicates that, (notwithstanding the condition of things which it denotes), in small matters there will (still) be good success.
Judgement Opposition. In small matters, good fortune.
Image Above, fire; below, the lake. Image of Opposition. Thus amid all fellowship The superior man retains his individuality.
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  Expression: Isolated through opposition, one sees one's companion as a pig covered with dirt, as a wagon full of devils. First one draws a bow against him, then one lays the bow aside. He is not a robber; he will woo at the right time. As one goes, rain falls; then good fortune comes.
Image: 'The good fortune symbolised by meeting with (genial) rain' springs from the passing away of all doubts.
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      Expression: Remorse disappears. The companion bites his way through the wrappings. If one goes to him, how could it be a mistake?
Image: 'With his hereditary minister (he unites closely and easily) as if he were biting through a piece of skin:'--his going forward will afford ground for congratulation.
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  Expression: Isolated through opposition, one meets a like-minded man with whom one can associate in good faith. Despite the danger, no blame.
Image: 'They blend their sincere desires together, and there will be no error:'--their (common) aim is carried into effect.
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      Expression: One sees the wagon dragged back, the oxen halted, a man's hair and nose cut off. Not a good beginning, but a good end.
Image: 'We see his carriage dragged back:'--this is indicated by the inappropriateness of the position (of the line). 'There is no (good) beginning, but there will be a (good) end:'--this arises from his meeting with the strong (subject of the topmost line).
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  Expression: One meets his lord in a narrow street. No blame.
Image: 'He happens to meet with his lord in a bye-passage:'--but he has not deviated (for this meeting) from the (proper) course.
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  Expression: Remorse disappears. If you lose your horse, do not run after it; it will come back of its own accord. When you see evil people, guard yourself against mistakes.
Image: 'He meets with bad men (and communicates with them):'--(he does so), to avoid the evil of their condemnation.