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Hexagram 49 Revolution (Molting)
Expression (What takes place as indicated by) Ko is believed in only after it has been accomplished. There will be great progress and success. Advantage will come from being firm and correct. (In that case) occasion for repentance will disappear.
Judgement Revolution. On your own day You are believed. Supreme success, Furthering through perseverance. Remorse disappears.
Image Fire in the lake. Image of Revolution. Thus the superior man Sets the calendar in order And makes the seasons clear.
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      Expression: The superior man changes like a panther. The inferior man molts in the face. Starting brings misfortune. To remain persevering brings good fortune.
Image: 'The superior man produces his changes as the leopard does when he changes his spots:'--their beauty becomes more elegant. 'Small men change their faces:'--they show themselves prepared to follow their ruler.
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  Expression: The great man changes like a tiger. Even before he questions the oracle he is believed.
Image: 'The great man produces his changes as the tiger does when he changes his stripes:'--their beauty becomes more brilliant.
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  Expression: Remorse disappears. Men believe him. Changing the form of government brings good fortune.
Image: 'The good fortune consequent on changing (existing) ordinances' is due to the faith reposed in his aims.
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  Expression: Starting brings misfortune. Perseverance brings danger. When talk of revolution has gone the rounds three times, one may commit himself, and men will believe him.
Image: 'The change (contemplated) has been three times fully discussed:'--to what else should attention (now) be directed?
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      Expression: When one's own day comes, one may create revolution. Starting brings good fortune. No blame.
Image: 'He makes his changes when some time has passed:'--what he does will be matter of admiration.
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  Expression: Wrapped in the hide of a yellow cow.
Image: 'He is bound with (the skin of) a yellow ox:'--he should in his circumstances be taking action.