This aphorism is about not exceeding your limits. If your head is made out of wax, then it will melt if you go out in the sun. Similarly, if you have a big exam, you shouldn't go party the night before, or any similar comparison that you can think of.
Where is the excerpt? If you could let me see it I could help you.
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GOOD OR BAD.
it's not about what you have
but how you use it
nothing is good or bad
unless you choose to make it so
before you blame a trait
think about what you can do
to turn things around
and make it work out for you
Answer: A.
Prince Cyrus knew how to work with his hands, eat simple food and endure hunger.
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