XXXIV. (The trigram representing) heaven and above it that for thunder form Ta Kwang. The superior man, in accordance with this, does not take a step which is not according to propriety.

1 'He manifests his vigour in his toes:' this will certainly lead to exhaustion.

2 'The second line, undivided, shows that with firm correctness there will be good fortune:' this is due to its being in the centre, (and its subject exemplifying the due mean).

3 'The small man uses all his strength; in the case of the superior man it is his rule not to do so.'

4 'The fence is opened and the horns are not entangled:' (the subject of the line) still advances.

5 'He loses his ram and hardly perceives it:' he is not in his appropriate place.

6 'He is unable either to retreat or to advance:' this is owing to his want of care. 'If he realise the difficulty (of his position), there will be good fortune:' his error will not be prolonged.