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Which statement best summarizes the following quotation from the poem? "Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, / Or being hated, don't give way to hating." (Lines 6-7) aConfront people when they lie or treat you unfairly. bBe honest and kind to others, even if they are not to you. cEncourage other people to practice honesty and kindness. dShow disrespect to only those who have wronged you first.

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Which statement best summarizes the following quotation from the poem? "Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, / Or being hated, don't give way to hating." (Lines 6-7) aConfront people when they lie or treat you unfairly. bBe honest and kind to others, even if they are not to you. cEncourage other people to practice honesty and kindness. dShow disrespect to only those who have wronged you first.

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The statement that best summarizes the quotation from the poem is: bBe honest and kind to others, even if they are not to you. This is because the lines suggest maintaining one's integrity and kindness even when faced with dishonesty and hatred.

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