Which of the following statements would the author most probably agree

A．People now strive for better education in exactly the same way they did in the past.
B．At present a person may be driven to better his education not only by his thirst for knowledge but also by the pressure from their peers and employers.
C．Students of the past were more tolerant of poor performance of their classmates at school.
D．Employees now who do not undertake extra study may find their salary decreased by employers.