Zhong Yong VII
Their contrary conduct shows men's ignorance of the course and nature of the Mean.
The Master said "Men all say, 'We are wise;' but being driven forward and taken in a net, a trap, or a pitfall, they know not how to escape. Men all say, 'We are wise;' but happening to choose the course of the Mean, they are not able to keep it for a round month."