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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?
  • a)
    If you are constantly egoistic, you have achieved little.
  • b)
    Unless your nature is unimpeachable, you lag in your achievements.
  • c)
    Sweet words, a smiling face and no scorn, are a mark of the virtuous.
  • d)
    Let not your mind take you where your heart would fear to tread.
  • e)
    Conduct and behavior are elements of virtue.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
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Introduction:
The paragraph discusses the concepts of achievement and virtue, highlighting various qualities and actions that constitute each. It emphasizes the importance of inward humility, outward courtesy, detachment from thoughts, adaptability, continuity, balance, and directness of mental activity in achieving personal growth. It also mentions the significance of refining one's nature and person.

Analysis:
To determine the answer, let's examine each option in detail:

a) If you are constantly egoistic, you have achieved little:
This can be inferred from the paragraph because it mentions that inward humility is an achievement. If someone is constantly egoistic, it implies a lack of humility, indicating that they have achieved little. Therefore, option a) can be inferred from the paragraph.

b) Unless your nature is unimpeachable, you lag in your achievements:
This can be inferred from the paragraph as it states that refining one's nature is an achievement. If someone's nature is flawed or questionable, it suggests that they have not yet achieved the desired level of personal growth. Therefore, option b) can be inferred from the paragraph.

c) Sweet words, a smiling face, and no scorn are a mark of the virtuous:
This can be inferred from the paragraph because it mentions that outward courtesy is a virtue. Sweet words, a smiling face, and avoiding scorn are all aspects of outward courtesy, indicating virtuous behavior. Therefore, option c) can be inferred from the paragraph.

d) Let not your mind take you where your heart would fear to tread:
This statement cannot be directly inferred from the paragraph. The paragraph focuses on achieving personal growth through actions and qualities but does not mention the relationship between the mind and the heart. Therefore, option d) cannot be inferred from the paragraph.

e) Conduct and behavior are elements of virtue:
This can be inferred from the paragraph as it mentions that outward courtesy is a virtue. Conduct and behavior are integral components of outward courtesy, indicating that they are elements of virtue. Therefore, option e) can be inferred from the paragraph.

Conclusion:
Based on the analysis, option d) "Let not your mind take you where your heart would fear to tread" cannot be inferred from the paragraph.
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Not stagnating moment to moment is called achievement. Inward humility...
Going by POE (process of elimination), (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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