In 1A1, why does Mencius advise King Hui not to "speak of profit?"
A) Because it is undignified for a king to worry about something as petty as profit.
B) Because if the king values profit over righteousness, everyone else will, too, leading to bad outcomes for the king.
C) Because a king is supposed to respect ritual propriety, which prohibits speaking of profit.
D) Because if the people think the king is only interested in profiting himself, they will assassinate him.

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Mencius argues that if a ruler prioritizes profit above righteousness, it sets a negative example for the people, leading to societal decay and ultimately harming the ruler's own interests.

In 1A1, Why Does Mencius Advise King Hui Not to "Speak