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【文言-乾】SECTION I.?KHIEN Chapter ?I. 1. What is called (under Khien) the great and originating is (in man) the first and chief quality of goodness; what is called the penetrating is the assemblage of excellences; what is called the advantageous is the harmony of all that is right; and what is called the correct and firm is the faculty of action. 2. The superior man, embodying benevolence, is fit to preside over men; presenting the assemblage of excellences, he is fit to show in himself the union of all propriety; benefiting (all) creatures, he is fit to exhibit the harmony of all that is right; correct and firm, he is fit to manage (all) affairs. 3. The fact that the superior man practises these four virtues justifies the application to him of the words--Khien represents what is great and originating, penetrating, advantageous, correct and firm. 【原文】《文言》曰：元者，善之长也。亨者，嘉之会也。利者，义之和也。贞者，事之干也。君子体仁足以长人，嘉会足以合礼，利物足以和义，贞固足以干事。君子行此四德者，故曰：“乾：元、亨、利、贞。”此四德者，故日。“乾。元、亨、利、贞。”Chapter ?II. 4. What is the meaning of the words under the first NINE, (undivided), The dragon lies hid (in the deep);--it is not the time for active doing? The Master said:--There he is, with the powers of the dragon, and yet lying hid. The influence of the world would make no change in him; he would do nothing (merely) to secure his fame. He can live, withdrawn from the world, without regret; he can experience disapproval without trouble of mind. Rejoicing (in opportunity), he carries his principles into action; sorrowing (for want of opportunity), he keeps with them in retirement. Yes, he is not to be torn from his root (in himself). This is the dragon lying hid. 5. What is the meaning of the words under the second NINE, The dragon shows himself and is in the field;--it will be advantageous to see the great man? The Master said:--There he is, with the dragons powers, and occupying exactly the central place. He is sincere (even) in his ordinary words, and earnest in his ordinary conduct. Guarding against depra