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• A lake on the mountain: The image of Influence. Thus the superior man encourages people to approach him By his readiness to receive them.
• Water over Lake: the image of Limitation. Thus the superior man Creates numbers and measure, And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct.
• Lakes resting on one another: The image of the Joyous.
  Thus the superior man joins with his friends For discussion and practice....
• 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....
• 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.
• The sun rises over the earth: The image of Progress.
  Thus the superior man himself Brightens his bright virtue...
• Over the earth, the lake: The image of Gathering Together.
  Thus the superior man renews his weapons In order to meet the unforeseen....
• Thunder over the lake: The image of The Marrying Maiden.
  Thus the superior man Understands the transitory In the light of the eternity of the end....