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La Retraite
遯 · Dùn
Qian (Heaven) · Gen (Mountain)
Le Jugement
Thoun indique un progrès réussi (dans ses circonstances). Dans une faible mesure il sera (encore) avantageux d'être ferme et correct.
Les six traits
Trait 1
The first SIX, divided, shows a retiring tail. The position is perilous. No movement in any direction should be made.
Trait 2
The second SIX, divided, shows its subject holding (his purpose) fast as if by a (thong made from the) hide of a yellow ox, which cannot be broken.
Trait 3
The third NINE, undivided, shows one retiring but bound,—to his distress and peril. (If he were to deal with his binders as in) nourishing a servant or concubine, it would be fortunate for him.
Trait 4
The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject retiring notwithstanding his likings. In a superior man this will lead to good fortune; a small man cannot attain to this.
Trait 5
The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject retiring in an admirable way. With firm correctness there will be good fortune.
Trait 6
The sixth NINE, undivided, shows its subject retiring in a noble way. It will be advantageous in every respect.
Thèmes centraux
- retrait
- moment opportun
- dignité
- distance stratégique
Texte classique : la traduction de James Legge (1882, domaine public), présentée en anglais. Les traductions arrivent bientôt.