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• Over the earth, the lake: The image of Gathering Together.
  Thus the superior man renews his weapons In order to meet the unforeseen....
• Within the earth, a mountain: The image of Modesty.
  Thus the superior man reduces that which is too much, And augments that which is too little....
• 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....
• 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....
• Water over wood: the image of The Well. Thus the superior man encourages the people at their work, And exhorts them to help one another.
• Water on the mountain: The image of Obstruction. Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself And molds his character.
• Thunder repeated: the image of Shock. Thus in fear and trembling The superior man sets his life in order And examines himself.
• On the mountain, a tree: The image of Development. Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue, In order to improve the mores.
• Wind over lake: the image of Inner Truth. Thus the superior man discusses criminal cases In order to delay executions.