Choose the correct answer.

ned almost didn’t join the gold rush of 1849. yes, he wanted to find gold, but he worried about leaving all his friends behind. finally, he decided to take a chance on a better future for himself. a year later, ned was rich!

a.
old habits die hard.

b.
nothing ventured, nothing gained.

c.
strike while the iron is hot.

d.
once bitten, twice shy.