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__  __ Hexagram Eighteen:  
       Ku / Repairing the Damage


Winds sweep 
through the Mountain valley:
The Superior Person 
sweeps away 
corruption and stagnation
by stirring up the people 
and strengthening their spirit.

Supreme success.
Before crossing 
to the far shore, 
consider the move 
for three days.
After crossing, 
devote three days 
of hard labor 
to damage control.


Hexagram Eighteen/Line One:
Correcting his father's error,
a son treads 
dangerously close to dishonor.
Yet sparing his father from blame
brings good fortune in the end.


Hexagram Eighteen/Line Two:
Correcting his mother's error,
a son must not be too strident.


Hexagram Eighteen/Line Three:
Restoring what his father damaged.
Some regrets, but no great mistakes.


Hexagram Eighteen/Line Four:
Tolerating the malpractices of the father
will lead the son to ruin.


Hexagram Eighteen/Line Five:
Setting right the father's ruins,
The son receives honors.


Hexagram Eighteen/Line Six:
Refusing to serve 
the conquerors of nations,
he sets out to conquer hearts.

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