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• The lake rises above the trees: The image of Preponderance of the Great.
  Thus the superior man, when he stands alone, Is unconcerned, And if he has to renounce the world, He is undaunted....
• At the foot of the mountain, thunder: The image of Providing Nourishment.
  Thus the superior man is careful of his words And temperate in eating and drinking....
• 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....
• Preponderance of the Small. Success. Perseverance furthers.
  Small things may be done; great things should not be done....
• Preponderance of the Great. The ridgepole sags to the breaking point.
  It furthers one to have somewhere to go. Success....
• At the foot of the mountain, the lake: The image of Decrease.
  Thus the superior man controls his anger And restrains his instincts....
• Water on the mountain: The image of Obstruction. Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself And molds his character.
• Thunder and wind: the image of Duration. Thus the superior man stands firm And does not change his direction.