Hexagram 33 · Dun · Retreat

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

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Retreat: success. In small matters, perseverance furthers. 1. At the tail in retreat: danger. Do not undertake anything. 2. Held fast by yellow ox leather — none can tear loose. 3. Halted retreat — illness, danger. Keeping servants: good fortune. 4. Voluntary retreat. Superior man: good fortune; petty man: standstill. 5. Friendly retreat. Perseverance: good fortune. 6. Cheerful retreat. Everything furthers.