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• The sun rises over the earth: The image of Progress.
  Thus the superior man himself Brightens his bright virtue...
• The lake rises above the trees: The image of Preponderance of the Great.
  Thus the superior man, when he stands alone, Is unconcerned, And if he has to renounce the world, He is undaunted....
• Under heaven, wind: The image of Coming to Meet. Thus does the prince act when disseminating his commands And proclaiming them to the four quarters of heaven.
• Above fire; below, the lake: The image of Opposition.
  Thus amid all fellowship The superior man retains his individuality....
• Water over fire: the image of the condition In After Completion.
  Thus the superior man Takes thoughts of misfortune And arms himself against it in advance....
• Wind comes forth from fire: The image of The Family.
  Thus the superior man has substance in his words And duration in his way of life....
• 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....
• 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....
• The light has sunk into the earth: The image of Darkening of the Light.
  Thus does the superior man live with the great mass: He veils his light, yet still shines....