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Bottom. [9] When unseen forces come together to provide a
man with the strength and capacity to achieve something great, it is essential
that he use the favorable time responsibly and timely. Such opportunities are
rare, and the man will have great success if he uses the occasion to benefit
others, and not take advantage of the favorable times merely to enrich himself.
If he acts in this way for the benefit of others, his activities will be free
of criticism.
2. [6] A man who has dedicated himself to accomplishing
worthy deeds will find himself favored by unseen forces, and what he seeks will
come about almost of itself. When the forces of the universe are in harmony,
there is nothing that can oppose them. Nevertheless, it is incumbent upon the
man to keep himself in harmony with those forces, and this he may do by not
taking his good fortune for granted, by paying close attention to his purposes,
and by being careful to keep himself on a rightful path. With all things
working together in this manner, he will be able to accomplish great works for
mankind and bring honor upon himself.
3. [6] When everything favors the dedicated man, even events
that might ordinarily seem unfortunate turn out to be an advantage for him.
This is not a problem for him, however. He is not looked upon as one who
profits from the misfortune of others, but rather as one who takes misfortune
and turns it into something less of a calamity. By adhering to what is honest
and true, the man makes no mistakes and is honored as one who speaks with the
authority of Heaven.
4. [6] In a time of progress and abundance,
a man who acts as a mediator serves an important function if he is careful to
see to it that the higher authorities are kept informed and the people are
dealt with justly and generously. In a time when difficult enterprises are
underway, it is important that everyone feels they are being treated fairly and
have no reason for not working together.
5. [9] A truly kind man bestows his kindness upon those in
distress on the basis of need, not merit. He thinks not about those who will
show gratitude, but about those who will suffer great injury if someone does
not help them. He does not expect to be rewarded, but he nevertheless does
receive recognition for his generosity, and his kindness serves as an example
to others.
Top. [9] A man in a high place who ignores his duty to work
for the benefit of those who are his responsibility soon finds that they have
turned away from him. He does not receive their support, and this in turn
denies him the cooperation and good fortune that might otherwise come his way.
If a man places himself outside the beneficial forces that surround him and in
opposition to those who depend upon him, he cannot expect those forces to
reward him or those dependents to come to his rescue. A selfish heart should
not expect unselfish gifts in return. A man who refuses to provide protection
for others cannot expect them to come to his aid when he is attacked.
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