XLII. (The trigram representing) wind and that for thunder form Yi. The superior man, in accordance with this, when he sees what is good, moves towards it; and when he sees his errors, he turns from them.

1 'If the movement be greatly fortunate, no blame will be imputed to him:' though it is not for one in so low a position to have to do with great affairs.

2 'Parties add to his stores:' they come from beyond (his immediate circle) to do so.

3 'Increase is given by means of what is evil and difficult:' as he has in himself (the qualities called forth).

4 'His advice to his prince is followed:' his (only) object in it being the increase (of the general good).

5 '(The ruler) with sincere heart seeks to benefit (all below):' there need be no question (about the result). '(All below) with sincere heart acknowledge (his goodness):' he gets what he desires on a great scale.

6 'To his increase none will contribute:' this expresses but half the result. 'Many will seek to assail him:' they will come from beyond (his immediate circle) to do so.