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Page 4
... thing to be done left is to observe the change in the " elements . " The method of dealing out the sticks is the same as before , except the mode of counting them . Here each cycle consists of six sticks , so that three times two by two ...
... thing to be done left is to observe the change in the " elements . " The method of dealing out the sticks is the same as before , except the mode of counting them . Here each cycle consists of six sticks , so that three times two by two ...
Page 6
... things take their rise from it . This principle thus pervades all the workings of Heaven . Clouds move about , rains pour down , and things take their shapes . When one keeps his beginnings and ends . pure and plain , the six dignities ...
... things take their rise from it . This principle thus pervades all the workings of Heaven . Clouds move about , rains pour down , and things take their shapes . When one keeps his beginnings and ends . pure and plain , the six dignities ...
Page 10
... when young , and to bring it into practical application when old , is the order of things which holds true through all ages . For stor- ing knowledge , we must be guided by great men 10 My Resolution at the Beginning of Meiji.
... when young , and to bring it into practical application when old , is the order of things which holds true through all ages . For stor- ing knowledge , we must be guided by great men 10 My Resolution at the Beginning of Meiji.
Page 14
... thing go on well . As a clerk of mine was then just on his way to China , I put this divination into his hands , to take it with him to Tentsing and present it to the Count there , through his secretary Mr. M. Itō . I was then expecting ...
... thing go on well . As a clerk of mine was then just on his way to China , I put this divination into his hands , to take it with him to Tentsing and present it to the Count there , through his secretary Mr. M. Itō . I was then expecting ...
Page 16
... thing , honourable men will become perplexed , if they take prece- dence over others ; while if they keep themselves behind others they will be successful ; and in all things they should aim at utility . They will get friends in the ...
... thing , honourable men will become perplexed , if they take prece- dence over others ; while if they keep themselves behind others they will be successful ; and in all things they should aim at utility . They will get friends in the ...
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