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Mountains Standing Close Together: The Image Of Keeping Still.
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Mountains standing close together:
The image of Keeping Still.
Thus the superior man
Does not permit his thoughts
To go beyond his situation.
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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.