Analysis of test questions: This question examines students' ability to correctly interpret materials. The material "Man's nobleness exceeds that of angels" embodies humanism and respects the value of man. "Know yourself, you can know life" is Socrates' thought, which emphasizes the understanding of individuals. "People are kind, people always respect them, heaven helps them, and prosperity follows" is China's Confucian thought, which does not conform to the meaning of the question; "Living without an aim is like sailing without a compass" emphasizes the importance of the aim, which is not in line with the meaning of the question. So the answer is C.