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• The wind blows over the earth: The image of Contemplation.
  Thus the kings of old visited the regions of the world, Contemplated the people, And gave them instruction....
• 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....
• Wind over lake: the image of Inner Truth. Thus the superior man discusses criminal cases In order to delay executions.
• Water over Lake: the image of Limitation. Thus the superior man Creates numbers and measure, And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct.
• 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.
• 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....
• Thunder and lightning: The image of Biting Through.
  Thus the kings of former times made firm the laws Through clearly defined penalties....
• The wind blows low on the mountain: The image of Decay.
  Thus the superior man stirs up the people And strengthens their spirit....
• Thunder and wind: the image of Duration. Thus the superior man stands firm And does not change his direction.