According to the doctrine of the mean, as put forth by Confucius and Aristotle, ________.

A. virtue in most cases entails seeking the mean between deficit and excess
B. virtue always entails seeking the middle road between two vices
C. meanness is the greatest vice and compassion or empathy, the greatest virtue
D. you should say what you mean and mean what you say


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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