The quotation in lines 57 － 58 is most probably used toA．counter a position that the autho

The quotation in lines 57 - 58 is most probably used to

A．counter a position that the author of the passage believes is incorrect.

B．state a solution to a problem described in the previous sentence.

C．show how opponents of the viewpoint of the author of the passage have supported their arguments.

D．point out a paradox contained in a controversial viewpoint.

E．present a historical maxim to challenge the principle introduced in the third paragraph.

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