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

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Multiple Choice

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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