The most common is Chicago style.
D. Walt Whitman is known for his use of imagery
I think perhaps the quote is referring to the fact that we don't always gain recognition for our actions? Someone of equal status and beliefs could stumble upon the lottery of life just by simply being there, or an error, while we remain unrecognized and alone? <span />
I think its B. because you can also say the sentence like when he paid, the man met his blah blah blah.
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