According to the doctrine of the mean, as put forth by Confucius and Aristotle, _____.
A) you should say what you mean and mean what you say
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) virtue in most cases entails seeking the mean between deficit and excess

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The doctrine of the mean, as discussed by both Confucius and Aristotle, suggests that virtue is achieved by finding a balance or mean between two extremes, which are considered vices of excess and deficiency.

According to the Doctrine of the Mean, as Put Forth