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• The wind drives across heaven: The image of The Taming Power of the Small.
  Thus the superior man Refines the outward aspect of his nature....
• Thunder in heaven above: The image of The Power of the Great.
  Thus the superior man does not tread upon paths That do not accord with established order....
• Mountain under heaven: the image of Retreat. Thus the superior man keeps the inferior man at a distance, Not angrily but with reserve.
• The sun rises over the earth: The image of Progress.
  Thus the superior man himself Brightens his bright virtue...
• Thunder repeated: the image of Shock. Thus in fear and trembling The superior man sets his life in order And examines himself.
• Water on the mountain: The image of Obstruction. Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself And molds his character.
• The lake has risen up to heaven: The image of Break-through.
  Thus the superior man Dispenses riches downward And refrains from resting on his virtue....
• The inferior man works through power. The superior man does not act thus.
  To continue is dangerous. A goat butts against a hedge And gets its horns entangled....
• Water over fire: the image of the condition In After Completion.
  Thus the superior man Takes thoughts of misfortune And arms himself against it in advance....