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• A lake on the mountain: The image of Influence. Thus the superior man encourages people to approach him By his readiness to receive them.
• 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....
• Mountain under heaven: the image of Retreat. Thus the superior man keeps the inferior man at a distance, Not angrily but with reserve.
• At the foot of the mountain, the lake: The image of Decrease.
  Thus the superior man controls his anger And restrains his instincts....
• 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....
• On the mountain, a tree: The image of Development. Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue, In order to improve the mores.
• Water on the mountain: The image of Obstruction. Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself And molds his character.
• The wind drives across heaven: The image of The Taming Power of the Small.
  Thus the superior man Refines the outward aspect of his nature....