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• There is no water in the lake: The image of Exhaustion.
  Thus the superior man stakes his life On following his will....
• Both thunder and lightning come: The image of Abundance.
  Thus the superior man decides lawsuits And carries out punishments....
• Lakes resting on one another: The image of the Joyous.
  Thus the superior man joins with his friends For discussion and practice....
• 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.
• Above fire; below, the lake: The image of Opposition.
  Thus amid all fellowship The superior man retains his individuality....
• Over the earth, the lake: The image of Gathering Together.
  Thus the superior man renews his weapons In order to meet the unforeseen....
• The sun rises over the earth: The image of Progress.
  Thus the superior man himself Brightens his bright virtue...
• 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....