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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.