Which of the following statements is true about Confucius?

A. He believed that excellence comes partly from the cultivation of one' virtues and intellect.
B. He disliked the idea of education because it transmitted the lessons of the past into the present.
C. He remained unmarried throughout his life.
D. He was convinced that human beings can achieve good, refined, and even great qualities in isolation.


Answer: A

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