Option 1 -> A-II (Discretion/caution > valour/risk), B-IV (Don't change mid-project), C-I (Big things from small starts), D-III (Kindness > harshness)
Option 2 -> Incorrectly matches "Discretion is better than valour" with small beginnings instead of caution
Option 3 -> Incorrectly matches "Discretion is better than valour" with small beginnings instead of caution
Option 4 -> Incorrectly matches "Discretion is better than valour" with persuasive language instead of caution
Hence, Option 1 -> "Discretion is better than valour" emphasizes being cautious over taking risks (II), "Don't change horses midstream" warns against making changes mid-project (IV), "Great oaks from little acorns grow" illustrates how great things start small (I), and "Honey catches more flies than vinegar" shows that sweetness/friendliness is more persuasive than harshness (III) -> correct