The quotation that best exemplifies the dilemma, despite the absence of a passage, is "Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not,...? (paragraph 1)" given the possibilities available.
What is Paradox?
A paradox is a statement that defies reason or is not consistent with expectations. It's an assertion that leads to an illogical or blatantly conflicting conclusion despite what seems to be reasonable reasoning from solid premises.
The contradiction is this: "Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not, . . . ? (paragraph 1)."This is because paradox is a figure of speech that is believed to be in opposition to
complete question;
Which quotation from the passage is the clearest example of paradox?
A. I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! (paragraph 5)
B. Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not, . . . ? (paragraph 1)
C. Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. (paragraph 1)
D. . . . I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the British ministry for the last ten years, to justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves, and the House? (paragraph 2)