The correct answer is slow and steady wins the race
These two are similar because they both mean that if you are patient and have will that you can achieve anything. It's like the story of the rabbit and the tortoise.
I felt fear drowning my senses, everything froze, I couldn't move a finger,....Yet I... I prayed for calm, wisdom and strength and concentrated on improving my mental state so that I could win this moment. I felt my energy draining away, my courage dying, but I didn't want to end like this, I needed to do something for myself, I needed to find myself and recognize myself. Therefore, with great difficulty, I got up, took a deep breath and decided to try one more time. Very scared, but determined to give myself one more chance, I forced myself to step outside.
Answer:
"The boat was nearing a dangerous part of the river."
Explanation:
I believe this is the right answer.