Kui: Opposition. In small matters, good fortune. Above, fire; below, the lake: the image of Opposition. Thus amid all objects of diversity the superior man maintains his individuality.

Jia Ren: The Family. The perseverance of the woman furthers. Wind comes forth from fire: the image of The Family. Thus the superior man has substance in his words and duration in his way of life.

Ming Yi: Darkening of the Light. In adversity it furthers one to be persevering. The light has sunk into the earth: the image of Darkening of the Light. Thus does the superior man live with the great multitude: he veils his light, yet still shines.

Jin: Progress. The powerful prince is honored with horses in large numbers. In a single day he is granted audience three times. The sun rises over the earth: the image of Progress. Thus the superior man himself brightens his bright virtue.

Da Zhuang: The Power of the Great. Perseverance furthers. Thunder in heaven above: the image of Great Power. Thus the superior man does not tread upon paths that do not accord with established order.

Dun: Retreat. Success. In what is small, perseverance furthers. Mountain under heaven: the image of Retreat. Thus the superior man keeps the inferior man at a distance, not with hatred but with dignity.

Heng: Duration. Success. No blame. Perseverance furthers. It furthers one to have somewhere to go. Thunder and wind: the image of Duration. Thus the superior man stands firm and does not change his direction.

Xian: Influence. Success. Perseverance furthers. To take a maiden to wife brings good fortune. A lake on the mountain: the image of Influence. Thus the superior man encourages people to approach him by his readiness to receive them.

Li: The Clinging. Perseverance furthers. It brings success. Care of the cow brings good fortune. That which is bright rises twice: the image of Fire. Thus the great man, by perpetuating this brightness, illumines the four quarters of the world.

Kan: The Abysmal repeated. If you are sincere, you have success in your heart, and whatever you do succeeds. Water flows on uninterrupted and reaches its goal: the image of the Abysmal. Thus the superior man walks in lasting virtue and carries on the business of teaching.