What is the literal meaning of stalks?

The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \

What is a brief and often humorous statement of truth or opinion, such as "a watched pot never boils"

"ten from the sea to the sand he walks,to look in the soil, but not in the box''!