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• 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....
• 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.
• Winds following one upon the other: The image of the Gently Penetrating.
  Thus the superior man Spreads his commands abroad And carries out his undertakings....
• Water on the mountain: The image of Obstruction. Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself And molds his character.
• At the foot of the mountain, the lake: The image of Decrease.
  Thus the superior man controls his anger And restrains his instincts....
• There is no water in the lake: The image of Exhaustion.
  Thus the superior man stakes his life On following his will....
• Above fire; below, the lake: The image of Opposition.
  Thus amid all fellowship The superior man retains his individuality....
• 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....
• Thunder repeated: the image of Shock. Thus in fear and trembling The superior man sets his life in order And examines himself.