Read the passage from gogol's "the nose." but nothing lasts long in this world. even joy grows less lively the next moment. and a moment later, again, it weakens further. and at last it reemerges insensibly with the normal mood, even as the ripple from a pebble's impact becomes reemerged with the smooth surface of the water at large. which theme is best supported by this passage?

a. People are generally satisfied with their lives.
b. People do not remain satisfied with what they have.
c. People become weakened when they lose their joy.
d. People can spread joy to others like ripples across a pond.