"After ending. Success even in the smallest details. Right pushing brings gain. If one is not prudent, the good luck at first turns to chaos at the end."
- I Ching Hexagram 63, Main Divination
"Gain, without making others lose. No error. Push rightly for good luck. Have a goal. Gain supporters and not only from one's family."
- I Ching Hexagram 41, Divination Line 6
"The eligible maiden: man's end and man's beginning. If there is love, the maiden may wed; but if there is no union, then there will be no prosperity."
- I Ching Hexagram 54, Confucian Commentary
"The Great Nourisher smiles on right pushing. Do not stay home, go, gather with others and eat at the court of the King. Cross the great river."
- I Ching Hexagram 26, Main Divination
"The Superior Individual, although alone, is free from fear. He has no trouble withdrawing from the world."
- I Ching Hexagram 28, Confucius Commentary
"The firm below follows the soft, movement and joy conjoined. All the universe is in accord with what Time dictates for it."
- I Ching Hexagram 17, Confucian Commentary
"The Superior Individual, although alone, is free from fear. He has no trouble withdrawing from the world."
- I Ching Hexagram 28, Confucius Commentary
"The firm follows the soft; movement and joy conjoined. All the universe is in accord with what Time dictates for it."
- I Ching Hexagram 17, Confucian Commentary
"The Superior Individual should withdraw and look within, declining all temptations of superficial honors or riches. Be thrifty, and avoid danger."
- I Ching Hexagram 12, Confucius Commentary
"Great danger, but going with the flow he may traverse the abyss without loss of certainty. Holding firm in his will lets him see it through."
- I Ching Hexagram 29, Confucian Commentary
"The Superior Individual's teaching and affection for his subordinates is inexhaustible. He gives his all to nurture and enlighten his people."
- I Ching Hexagram 19, Confucius Commentary