CHORUS:
The most important part of true success
is wisdom—not to act piously
towards the gods, for boasts of arrogant men
bring on great blows of punishment—
so in old age men can discover wisdom.
Which statement summarizes the main idea of these lines?
A-Pride and wisdom are desirable qualities.
B-Wise people punish arrogant men.
C-Prideful attitudes lead to tragedy.
D-Old men are more boastful than young men.
The most important part of true success
is wisdom—not to act piously
towards the gods, for boasts of arrogant men
bring on great blows of punishment—
so in old age men can discover wisdom.
Which statement summarizes the main idea of these lines?
A-Pride and wisdom are desirable qualities.
B-Wise people punish arrogant men.
C-Prideful attitudes lead to tragedy.
D-Old men are more boastful than young men.