He who exerts his mind to the utmost knows his nature. - Mencius

Before a man can do things there must be things he will not do.

1A1 can be read as a criticism of Mohism, a consequentialist philosophy that encouraged people to judge actions in terms of the benefits (or “profit”) they bring to people in general and not just to oneself or one’s group.

I understand what lies hidden beneath beguiling words. I understand the trap beneath extravagant words. I understand the deceit beneath depraved words. And I understand the weariness beneath evasive words.