"Step over me. Do it in spite of me," said Snake. Then Coyote stepped over him. And Snake bit him.

"Where is it? You said that if I stepped over you, I should die. Where have I received my death blow?" said Coyote.

Snake made no reply and Coyote walked on. After some time he came to a creek. As he was about to drink, he said, "Phew! I was never so fat before." Saying this, he felt himself all over; but that was all. "I'm sleepy." So he pushed his way into the thick grass and fell asleep. Coyote did not wake up. Snake had told the truth.

Which of the following is a universal theme from this tale?

A. Kindness is a ripple effect, spreading love and compassion to those around us.
B. Taking care of the environment is essential for the well-being of future generations.
C. Beauty is more than just appearance; it is found in acts of friendship and generosity.
D. There are undesirable consequences of being too prideful and underestimating others.