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• Over the earth, the lake: The image of Gathering Together.
  Thus the superior man renews his weapons In order to meet the unforeseen....
• Thunder and wind: the image of Duration. Thus the superior man stands firm And does not change his direction.
• The light has sunk into the earth: The image of Darkening of the Light.
  Thus does the superior man live with the great mass: He veils his light, yet still shines....
• A spring wells up at the foot of the mountain: The image of Youth.
  Thus the superior man fosters his character By thoroughness in all that he does....
• At the foot of the mountain, the lake: The image of Decrease.
  Thus the superior man controls his anger And restrains his instincts....
• There is no water in the lake: The image of Exhaustion.
  Thus the superior man stakes his life On following his will....
• Water on the mountain: The image of Obstruction. Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself And molds his character.
• Above fire; below, the lake: The image of Opposition.
  Thus amid all fellowship The superior man retains his individuality....
• A lake on the mountain: The image of Influence. Thus the superior man encourages people to approach him By his readiness to receive them.