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• Mountain under heaven: the image of Retreat. Thus the superior man keeps the inferior man at a distance, Not angrily but with reserve.
• A lake on the mountain: The image of Influence. Thus the superior man encourages people to approach him By his readiness to receive them.
• At the foot of the mountain, the lake: The image of Decrease.
  Thus the superior man controls his anger And restrains his instincts....
• The wind blows low on the mountain: The image of Decay.
  Thus the superior man stirs up the people And strengthens their spirit....
• 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....
• 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...
• Water over Lake: the image of Limitation. Thus the superior man Creates numbers and measure, And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct.