Not enough context is given. what men? what writing?
Quiz lit it helped me especially this specific question
Answer:
Even the expression is impious; for so unlimited a power can belong only to God. Whether the independence of the continent was declared too soon, or delayed too long, I will not now enter into as an argument; my own simple opinion is, that had it been eight months earlier, it would have been much better.
Explanation:
The answer is c, secretive :)