"What man is there, what human being,who attains a greater happiness then mere appearance, a joy which seems to fade away to nothing?" What does this passage suggest about happiness a.)happiness is permanent b.)happiness is momentary and fleeting
c.)happiness is human
d.)happiness is great
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.