43. Overflowing · 夬 初九

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In practice

It's time to act slowly but firmly; acting in a hurry will make circumstances stop you.

The poetry

Strength in the front toes. Going without prevailing is a fault.

初九:壯于前趾,往不勝為咎。

象曰:不勝而往,咎也。

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