Humble Achievement

The Realizing Person, toiling, toiling through Humbling, brings what he desires to completion. Wise Words! The Way opens. Humbly work at this. You do not need to advertise. Unconscious powers are working for you. This is a containing beauty that empowers you. Everything is bundled in the bag. Do not doubt. You will soon gather friends like a hair clasp gathers the hair and acquire whatever you need.

九三, 勞謙, 君子有終, 吉.

A superior man of modesty and merit Carries things to conclusion. Good fortune. ##### Comments This is the center of the hexagram, where its secret is disclosed. A distinguished name is readily earned by great achievements. If a man allows himself to be dazzled by fame, he will soon be criticized, and difficulties will arise. If, on the contrary, he remains modest despite his merit, he makes himself beloved and wins the support necessary for carrying his work through to the end.