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Conflict

Hexagram 6 of 64 · Sòng

Conflict and disagreement

The classic text

In EnglishConflict and disagreement. Winning a fight outright often costs more than it gains

Original text · Judgement (卦辭)有孚窒惕,中吉終凶。利見大人,不利涉大川

Original text · Image (象辭)天與水違行,訟;君子以作事謀始

TrigramsUpper Heaven ☰ · Lower Water ☵

What to do

Carry out

1. Clarify early 2. Know when to stop 3. Seek mediation

Be careful

Winning a fight outright often costs more than it gains

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