Thunder on the mountain:
The image of Preponderance of the Small.
Thus in his conduct the superior man gives preponderance to reverence.
In bereavement he gives preponderance to grief.
In his expenditures he gives preponderance to thrift.
The image of Preponderance of the Small.
Thus in his conduct the superior man gives preponderance to reverence.
In bereavement he gives preponderance to grief.
In his expenditures he gives preponderance to thrift.
Related:
- The lake rises above the trees:
The image of Preponderance of the Great.
Thus the superior man, when he stands alone, Is unconcerned... - At the foot of the mountain, thunder:
The image of Providing Nourishment.
Thus the superior man is careful of his words And temperate... - A spring wells up at the foot of the mountain:
The image of Youth.
Thus the superior man fosters his character By thoroughness... - Preponderance of the Small. Success.
Perseverance furthers.
Small things may be done; great things should not be... - Preponderance of the Great.
The ridgepole sags to the breaking point.
It furthers one to have somewhere to go. Success... - At the foot of the mountain, the lake:
The image of Decrease.
Thus the superior man controls his anger And restrains... - Water on the mountain:
The image of Obstruction.
Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself... - Thunder and wind: the image of Duration.
Thus the superior man stands firm And does not change...
