Multiple choice

Not stagnating moment to moment is called achievement. Inward humility is achievement, outward courtesy is virtue. Establishing myriad truths in your nature is achievement; the mind being essentially detached from thoughts is virtue. Not departing from one's essential nature is achievement; acting adaptively without being affected is virtue. Continuity moment to moment, is achievement; balance and directness of mental activity are virtue. Refining your own nature is achievement. Refining your own person is virtue. Which of the following can't be inferred from the paragraph?

  1. If you are constantly egoistic, you have achieved nothing.

  2. Unless your nature is unimpeachable, you have no virtue yourself.

  3. Sweet words, a smiling face and no scorn, are said to mark the well born.

  4. Let not your mind take you where your heart would fear to tread.

  5. People who cultivate achievement and virtue do not slight anyone in their hearts.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Going by POE, (1) is eliminated as it is true as per the opening lines of the passage. (2) is true as per the second sentence of the passage, hence, eliminated. (3) and (5) can also be inferred in the last lines. (4) is the only unrelated statement, hence the answer.

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