25.中吉終凶——出自《訟··卦辭》
今譯:與人發生爭執時,如果覺得理虧,就趕緊停下來,那麼結局還會是好的;如果堅持,就會獲凶。
衍言:知錯就改,善莫大焉。
《周易》小詞典:《訟》,卦名。訟是不和諧的結果。
If one cherishes an apprehensive caution, there will be good fortune; while, if he must prosecute the contention to the bitter end, there will be evil.——- from Gua Ci, Song
Modern interpretation: If you realize that justice is not on your side in an argument, just give it up.Then the result might be all right. Otherwise you would be bound to suffer misfortune.
Moral: It’s great to correct your mistakes as soon as you know it. What else is more significant than that?
Glossary: The Hexagram Song signifies conflict, a consequence of an unharmonious state.