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• Thunder and wind: the image of Duration. Thus the superior man stands firm And does not change his direction.
• 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....
• Above fire; below, the lake: The image of Opposition.
  Thus amid all fellowship The superior man retains his individuality....
• There is no water in the lake: The image of Exhaustion.
  Thus the superior man stakes his life On following his will....
• 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....
• The lake has risen up to heaven: The image of Break-through.
  Thus the superior man Dispenses riches downward And refrains from resting on his virtue....
• Thunder repeated: the image of Shock. Thus in fear and trembling The superior man sets his life in order And examines himself.
• At the foot of the mountain, the lake: The image of Decrease.
  Thus the superior man controls his anger And restrains his instincts....