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Hexagram 4
Youthful Folly
蒙 · Méng
Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram
Mountain
Lower Trigram
Water
The Judgment (彖)
Youthful Folly has success. It is not I who seek the young fool; the young fool seeks me.
The Image (象)
A spring wells up at the foot of the mountain. The superior person fosters character through thoroughness in all they do.
Meaning
Inexperience seeking wisdom. The student must approach the teacher, not the other way around. Learning requires humility and sincerity.
Advice
Be humble and open to learning. Ask clear questions and listen to the answers. This is not a time for pride — seek a teacher or mentor.
Keywords
LearningInnocenceHumilityEducationSeeking guidance