104.勞民勸相—— 出自《井·象》
今譯：領導人應該慰問百姓，體恤民情，勸導民眾，使他們有努力的方向。
衍言：民乃國本，固本之方，莫若恤民導民。
《周易》小詞典：《井》，卦名。井，古代水資源之一，不可或缺。井卦暗示人們，應該如井養人一般關心百姓。
The superior man comforts people and stimulates them to mutual helpfulness. ——from The Great Symbolism, Jing
Modern interpretation: Leaders should comfort common people, understand their conditions, exhort them with patience, and help them know how to exert themselves.
Moral: People are the foundation of the country. It is wise for leaders to understand people and instruct them.
Glossary: Jing, which gives its name to this hexagram, is the symbol of a well. In ancient times, the well was indispensable as a water resource. This hexagram implies that we should care for the people as a well supplies nourishment.