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He wrote that "even voting for the right is doing nothing for it… A wise man will not leave the right to the mercy of chance…"

Which explains the purpose of this line?

A. To convey the idea that Thoreau was truly a wise man
B. To explain Thoreau's view that we have a responsibility to act
C. To imply that Thoreau felt he was above the law
D. To suggest that Thoreau placed a high value on human life