In defense of his view, Clifford makes reference to a famous aphorism of Coleridge, which states: "He who begins by loving Christianity better than Truth, will proceed by loving his own sect or church better than Christianity, and end in __________."
A) loving himself better than all
B) loving Christ better than all
C) loving his neighbor better than all
D) loving the truth better than all

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Clifford's reference to Coleridge's aphorism emphasizes the danger of prioritizing personal or sectarian interests over universal truths. The progression outlined by Coleridge suggests that starting with a preference for Christianity over truth leads to increasingly narrow circles of concern, culminating in self-love as the highest value, hence "loving himself better than all."

In Defense of His View, Clifford Makes Reference to a Famous