What would be an example of figurative language i can use to say most people do something?

evertheless he ought to be slow to believe and to act, nor should he himself show fear, but proceed in a temperate manner with prudence and humanity, so that too much confidence may not make him incautious and too much distrust render him intolerable.

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i am not sure, but i think the correct answer is a.

hope it : -)