17.1.4.5 (17 > 2)
The trigrams
The trigrams are combinations of three yin and yang lines. The three bottom lines of the hexagram form the lower trigram and represent the inner situation. The three top lines form the upper trigram and represent the outer situation.
Upper trigram: The lake The earth
Lower trigram: The thunder The earth
17.1 (17 > 45) - Talking with enemies
If one talks without bias, the opinion of others will be useful.
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17.4 (17 > 3) - Inviting one's admirers
When one has obtained benefits, others want one to be generous.
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Ruler
The starting situation
Correction
The direction where the ruler is going to bend
17.1.4 (17 > 8) - Making up for a blunder
One gives a chance to those who did not realize the seriousness of the situation.
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