Hexagram 15 · Qian · Modesty

King Wen, Duke of Zhou, Confucius · Western Zhou (c.1000 BCE)

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Modesty: success. The superior man carries things through. 1. Modest about his modesty — may cross great water. Good fortune. 2. Modesty that comes to expression. Perseverance: good fortune. 3. Meritorious modesty carries things to conclusion. Good fortune. 4. Nothing that would not further modesty in movement. 5. No boasting before neighbors. Favorable to attack. 6. Modesty expressed. Favorable to set armies marching.