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Overcoming personal ambition for common welfare. living in the world of thought and imagination. the triumph of mind over worldly pleasures for a noble cause. (vi) a fuller knowledge of oneself. - English Honeydew

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“The summit of the mind” refers to

(i) great intellectual achievements.

(ii) the process of maturing mentally and spiritually.

(iii) overcoming personal ambition for the common welfare.

(iv) living in a world of thought and imagination.

(v) the triumph of mind over worldly pleasures for a noble cause.

(vi) a fuller knowledge of oneself.

Mark the item(s) not relevant.

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Solution

(i)(iii)(iv) and (v) are not relevant.

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Chapter 5.1: The Summit Within - Comprehension Check [Page 79]

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Chapter 5.1 The Summit Within
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