None of the options provided accurately summarizes the second through fifth paragraphs as they discuss different topics. The passage discusses the speaker's belief that sometimes violence is necessary for self-defense, and he criticizes society for holding certain overrated standards, including the idea that starting the day very early is always wise and respectable. He also emphasizes that conforming to social norms is not necessarily a citizen's duty and that youth are not necessarily inferior to adults in terms of decision-making abilities. The passage does not mention any advice given by Mark Twain. Therefore, none of the options accurately summarizes the content of the passage.



