Oppression

The Judgment

困，亨，貞，大人吉，无咎。有言不信。

Oppression. Success. Perseverance. The great person brings about good fortune. No blame. When one has something to say, it is not believed.

The Image

澤无水，困；君子以致命遂志。

There is no water in the lake: the image of Exhaustion. Thus the superior person stakes their life on following their will.

In one line

Hemmed in? Hold your purpose; words alone won't free you.

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