LXII. (The trigram representing) a hill and that for thunder above it form Hsiao Kwo. The superior man, in accordance with this, in his conduct exceeds in humility, in mourning exceeds in sorrow, and in his expenditure exceeds in economy.

1 'There is a bird flying (and ascending) till the result is evil:' nothing can be done to avoid this issue.

2 'He does not attempt to reach his ruler:' a minister should not overpass the distance (between his ruler and himself).

3 'Some in consequence find opportunity to assail and injure him. There will be evil:' how great will it be!

4 'He meets the exigency (of his situation), without exceeding (the proper course):' (he does so), the position being inappropriate (for a strong line). 'If he go forward, there will be peril, and he must be cautious:' the result would be that his course would not be long pursued.

5 'There are dense clouds, but no rain:' (the line) is in too high a place.

6 'He does not meet the exigency (of his situation), and exceeds (his proper course):' (the position indicates) the habit of domineering.