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                         THE THUN HEXAGRAM

                          Lingam of Earth

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THUN: A retirement. Though thy force be spent.
Adroit withdrawl masters the event!


Peril! Withdraw! Keep still - though tail yet show.
Hold fast thy purpose subtly, even so.
Gracious to them that bind thee; hate their ire;
maugre their will, the great have wit to retire.
Retreat in order - even the gods admire.
Retreat with dignity - rekindle fire.