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• Thunder over the lake: The image of The Marrying Maiden.
  Thus the superior man Understands the transitory In the light of the eternity of the end....
• There is no water in the lake: The image of Exhaustion.
  Thus the superior man stakes his life On following his will....
• Above fire; below, the lake: The image of Opposition.
  Thus amid all fellowship The superior man retains his individuality....
• 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....
• Over the earth, the lake: The image of Gathering Together.
  Thus the superior man renews his weapons In order to meet the unforeseen....
• Water over Lake: the image of Limitation. Thus the superior man Creates numbers and measure, And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct.
• Wind over lake: the image of Inner Truth. Thus the superior man discusses criminal cases In order to delay executions.
• 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....