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Shih-Ho (Biting Through)
The teeth of the lightning illuminate
the majesty of the thunder.
By fitting the penalties to the crime
the ancient kings illuminated their laws.
Success.
Follow the legally prescribed course.
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Wiu-Wang (The Simple)
Thunder rolls beneath heaven.
It is in its nature.
The ancient kings, in tune with nature,
took into account the changing seasons
when making regulations,
and nourished all things.
Success
if you keep to your course.
Mistakes
if you have strayed from it;
do as little as possible.
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