The correct answer is C. The paths of glory lead but to the grave.
This is a line from Thomas Gray’s poem “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard.” The poem is about the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. The line “The paths of glory lead but to the grave” suggests that even the most glorious achievements in life ultimately lead to death.
The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the meaning of the poem. Option A, “acts, prosperity,” suggests that glorious acts lead to prosperity. However, the poem suggests that even the most glorious achievements are ultimately meaningless in the face of death. Option B, “achievements, suffering,” suggests that glorious achievements lead to suffering. However, the poem does not suggest that glorious achievements necessarily lead to suffering. Option D, “ways, happiness,” suggests that glorious ways lead to happiness. However, the poem suggests that even the most glorious ways ultimately lead to death.
In conclusion, the correct answer is C. The paths of glory lead but to the grave.