Mountain under heaven: the image of Retreat.
Thus the superior man keeps the inferior man at a distance,
Not angrily but with reserve.
Thus the superior man keeps the inferior man at a distance,
Not angrily but with reserve.
Related:
- Voluntary retreat brings good fortune to the superior
man And downfall to the inferior man... - A lake on the mountain:
The image of Influence.
Thus the superior man encourages people to approach... - At the foot of the mountain, the lake:
The image of Decrease.
Thus the superior man controls his anger And restrains... - At the foot of the mountain, thunder:
The image of Providing Nourishment.
Thus the superior man is careful of his words And temperate... - On the mountain, a tree:
The image of Development.
Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue,
In order to improve the mores... - The wind blows low on the mountain:
The image of Decay.
Thus the superior man stirs up the people And strengthens... - Water on the mountain:
The image of Obstruction.
Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself... - The wind drives across heaven:
The image of The Taming Power of the Small.
Thus the superior man Refines the outward aspect of...
