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• Thunder and wind: the image of Duration. Thus the superior man stands firm And does not change his direction.
• 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....
• Wind comes forth from fire: The image of The Family.
  Thus the superior man has substance in his words And duration in his way of life....
• 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....
• Mountain under heaven: the image of Retreat. Thus the superior man keeps the inferior man at a distance, Not angrily but with reserve.
• The wind blows low on the mountain: The image of Decay.
  Thus the superior man stirs up the people And strengthens their spirit....
• Wind over lake: the image of Inner Truth. Thus the superior man discusses criminal cases In order to delay executions.
• Water over Lake: the image of Limitation. Thus the superior man Creates numbers and measure, And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct.
• Thunder on the mountain: The image of Preponderance of the Small.
  Thus in his conduct the superior man gives preponderance to reverence....