Which sentence best illustrates the author's claim that a practical solution is needed in the pursuit of peace?
OA.
Have we not already seen enough of the fallacy and extravagance of those idle theories which have
amused us with promises of an exemption from the imperfections, weaknesses and evils incident to
society in every shape?
OB.
Have there not been as many wars founded upon commercial motives since that has become the
prevailing system of nations, as were before occasioned by the cupidity of territory or dominion?
C.
Are not popular assemblies frequently subject to the impulses of rage, resentment, jealousy, avarice,
and of other irregular and violent propensities?
D
Has it not, on the contrary, invariably been found that momentary passions, and immediate interest, have
a more active and imperious control over human conduct than general or remote considerations of
policy, utility or justice?