A lake on the mountain:
The image of Influence.
Thus the superior man encourages people to approach him
By his readiness to receive them.
The image of Influence.
Thus the superior man encourages people to approach him
By his readiness to receive them.
Related:
- The earth above the lake:
The image of Approach.
Thus the superior man is inexhaustible
In his will to teach,
And without limits In his tolerance and protection... - At the foot of the mountain, the lake:
The image of Decrease.
Thus the superior man controls his anger And restrains... - 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... - There is no water in the lake:
The image of Exhaustion.
Thus the superior man stakes his life On following... - Above fire; below, the lake:
The image of Opposition.
Thus amid all fellowship The superior man retains his... - Over the earth, the lake:
The image of Gathering Together.
Thus the superior man renews his weapons In order to... - Water on the mountain:
The image of Obstruction.
Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself... - The wind blows low on the mountain:
The image of Decay.
Thus the superior man stirs up the people And strengthens... - At the foot of the mountain, thunder:
The image of Providing Nourishment.
Thus the superior man is careful of his words And temperate...
