Which option best states the meaning of the highlighted passage in section 2 ? If we don't work hard and do our best, we won't have divine help (genius, muses, invention). It is cowardly to'believe God's work is manifest by us. It is impossible to have genius. We should be ashamed to even think that God's work would be manifest in us.

To determine the best option that states the meaning of the highlighted passage, let's analyze the key points: 1. The passage emphasizes the importance of hard work and effort in achieving success or receiving inspiration (referred to as "divine help"). 2. It suggests that relying solely on divine intervention without putting in personal effort is not a valid approach. 3. The terms "cowardly" and "impossible" indicate a strong stance against the idea that one can achieve greatness without hard work. Now, let's evaluate the options: - **Option 1:** "It is cowardly to believe God's work is manifest by us. It is impossible to have genius." - This option aligns with the idea that one should not rely on divine help without personal effort and suggests that believing in divine intervention without hard work is cowardly. - **Option 2:** "We should be ashamed to even think that God's work would be manifest in us." - This option implies a sense of shame but does not fully capture the emphasis on the necessity of hard work. Based on this analysis, **Option 1** best states the meaning of the highlighted passage, as it encapsulates the idea that hard work is essential and that relying solely on divine help is not sufficient.