Direction: In the following question, a sentence is given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The philosopher said, "Hard labour is one of the basic requirements of success."
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The philosopher told that hard labour is one of the basic requirements of success.
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The philosopher said that hard labour was one of the basic requirements of success.
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The philosopher said that hard labour is one of the basic requirements of success.
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The philosopher suggested that hard labour is one of the basic requirements of success.
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