Respuesta :
By stating, "a joy which seems to fade away to nothing?" the author is saying that happiness does not last. It's like a person's "mere appearance" because the way a person looks fades. Based on this, the most reasonable answer is B. Happiness is momentary and fleeting.
Answer:
The correct answer is B.
Explanation:
This passage indicates that no man can attain true and lasting happiness, that men can obtain joy, which is merely ephemerial and transitory.