Hexagram 20 · 觀 guān

Observing · line 1

初六:童觀,小人无咎,君子吝。

The first line, divided, shows the looking of a lad;—not blamable in men of inferior rank, but matter for regret in superior men.

James Legge, 1882

Hexagram 20 Observing · Judgement

觀:盥而不薦,有孚顒若。

Kwân shows (how he whom it represents should be like) the worshipper who has washed his hands, but not (yet) presented his offerings;—with sincerity and an appearance of dignity (commanding reverent regard).

James Legge, 1882