Hsiao Kuo / Preponderance of the Small

above: Ch^ en The Arousing, Thunder
below: K^ en Keeping Still, Mountain

The fourth [nine], undivided, shows its subject falling into error but meeting (the exigency of his situation) without exceeding (in his natural course). If he go forward, there will be peril, and he must be cautious. There is no occasion to be using firmness perpetually.

Line 4 is also strong, but the exercise of his strength by its subject is tempered by the position in an even place. He is warned, however, to continue quiet and restrain himself.