7th grade ela help me plz

Thomas paine's common sense convicted colonists to

"if we never experience the chill of a dark winter, it is very unlikely that we will ever cherish the warmth of a bright summer’s day. nothing stimulates our appetite for the simple joys of life more than the starvation caused by sadness or desperation. in order to complete our amazing life journey successfully, it is vital that we turn each and every dark tear into a pearl of wisdom, and find the blessing in every curse." anthon st. maarten, divine living: the essential guide to your true destiny. what does this quote mean to you? this isn't for anything in particular, i just wanted to know. : )

Which event triggers the main problem in the folktale? a a handsome prince is cursed by his stepmother b the horse provides beauty with a magical mirror c the merchant picks roses for beauty d a group of bandits attack the merchant