How does this passage help reveal Mr. Shiftlet's secret motivation?

His flattery shows he wants to marry the girl.

His words reinforce his desire for stability.

He flatters the women to get something.

Which generalization does the speaker make in the last stanza of to a louse? a) our main source of power comes from living blunder-free lives b) sometimes the best gifts come in the form of little creatures c) seeing ourselves as others see us would free us from blundering