The Master Therion I-Ching

Hexagram # 43

Hexagram 43. Kuai Break-through
(Resoluteness)  KWAI

Cutting off; displeasure; front thy foe;
But show reluctance due to acting so.  

Lay well thy plans before the march begins.  
Seek loyal friends and have no fear of gins. b  
Fight on alone; persistent courage wins!  
Defeated, acquiesce c - smiles conquer grins.
Uproot small men like purslane d - tan their skins;  
Cut off is he - and evil his end be!

  

     b gins: in this context the word must denote "a trap.
     c acquiesce: "to do with," "to find contentment in." 
     d purslane: a succulent plant, used as a pot-herb, and for salads, &.c.  

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