**Meng Hexagram · Youthful Ignorance** Upper Trigram: Gen · Lower Trigram: Kan · Hexagram 4 **Hexagram Judgment** Success. It is not I who seeks the young and ignorant, but the young and ignorant seek me. At the first consultation, I answer. If asked repeatedly, it becomes annoying; when annoying, I do not answer. Perseverance brings good fortune. **Line Statements** First line: To develop the ignorant, it is beneficial to use discipline. Remove their shackles and fetters. Going forward will bring regret. Second line: To embrace the ignorant brings good fortune. Taking a wife brings good fortune. The son is capable of managing the household. Third line: Do not marry this woman. When she sees a wealthy man, she loses her composure. Nothing is gained. Fourth line: Entrapped in ignorance brings regret. Fifth line: A youthful and ignorant person brings good fortune. Top line: To strike the ignorant is not beneficial as an act of aggression, but beneficial in defending against aggression.