Which of the following statements most directly expresses the author’s thesis in the passage? “[I]t is easy to dogmatize, but it is not so easy to define, explain and demonstrate.” (paragraph 1, sentence 2)

“[I]t is easy to dogmatize, but it is not so easy to define, explain and demonstrate.” (paragraph 1, sentence 2)
A

“The natural laws for the government, well-being and progress of mankind, seem to be equal and are equal.” (paragraph 1, sentence 3)

“The natural laws for the government, well-being and progress of mankind, seem to be equal and are equal.” (paragraph 1, sentence 3)
B

“We cannot have fruit without flowers, but we often have flowers without fruit.” (paragraph 1, sentence 4)

“We cannot have fruit without flowers, but we often have flowers without fruit.” (paragraph 1, sentence 4)
C

“[R]eal excellence often comes unheralded and from unexpected quarters.” (paragraph 1, sentence 5)

“[R]eal excellence often comes unheralded and from unexpected quarters.” (paragraph 1, sentence 5)
D

“The scene presented from this view is as a thousand arrows shot from the same point and aimed at the same object.” (paragraph 2, sentence 1)