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• Over the earth, the lake: The image of Gathering Together.
  Thus the superior man renews his weapons In order to meet the unforeseen....
• 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....
• Water over Lake: the image of Limitation. Thus the superior man Creates numbers and measure, And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct.
• 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....
• There is no water in the lake: The image of Exhaustion.
  Thus the superior man stakes his life On following his will....
• Thunder in the middle of the lake: The image of Following.
  Thus the superior man at nightfall Goes indoors for rest and recuperation....
• The wind blows low on the mountain: The image of Decay.
  Thus the superior man stirs up the people And strengthens their spirit....