It is not, however, my design to dwell upon observations of this nature. I am well aware that it would be disingenuous to resolve indiscriminately the opposition of any set of men (merely because their situations might subject them to suspicion) into interested or ambitious views. Candor will oblige us to admit that even such men
may be actuated by upright intentions, and it cannot be doubted that much of the opposition which has made its appearance, or may hereafter make its appearance,
will spring from sources, blameless at least, if not respectable--the honest errors of minds led astray by preconceived jealousies and fears. So numerous indeed and
so powerful are the causes which serve to give a false bias to the judgment, that we, upon many occasions, see wise and good men on the wrong as well as on the
right side of questions of the first magnitude to society. This circumstance, if duly attended to, would furnish a lesson of moderation to those who are ever so much
persuaded of their being in the right in any controversy. And a further reason for caution, in this respect, might be drawn from the reflection that we are not
always sure that those who advocate the truth are influenced by purer principles than their antagonists. Ambition, avarice, personal animosity, party
opposition, and many other motives not more laudable than these are apt to operate as well upon those who support as those who oppose the right side of a
question. Were there not even these inducements to moderation, nothing could be more ill-judged than that intolerant spirit which has, at all times, characterized
political parties. For in politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution
Which of the following correctly summarizes the main point of this text from the excerpt?
And a further reason for caution, in this respect, might be drawn from the reflection that we are not always sure that those who advocate the truth are influenced by
purer principles than their antagonists
A- Enemies will undermine those with good intentions at every turn.
B- in an effort this large, caution is to be remembered in all parts of the process
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C- Many who seem to support moral choices may also have questionable motives. D- Those on the side of good will always know those who oppose them.