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• Water over Lake: the image of Limitation. Thus the superior man Creates numbers and measure, And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct.
• Both thunder and lightning come: The image of Abundance.
  Thus the superior man decides lawsuits And carries out punishments....
• Thunder repeated: the image of Shock. Thus in fear and trembling The superior man sets his life in order And examines himself.
• On the mountain, a tree: The image of Development. Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue, In order to improve the mores.
• The sun rises over the earth: The image of Progress.
  Thus the superior man himself Brightens his bright virtue...
• Winds following one upon the other: The image of the Gently Penetrating.
  Thus the superior man Spreads his commands abroad And carries out his undertakings....
• Water on the mountain: The image of Obstruction. Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself And molds his character.
• There is no water in the lake: The image of Exhaustion.
  Thus the superior man stakes his life On following his will....
• 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.