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Sam really wanted to try out for the community play, but he was nervous. He wasn't sure he would be good at it. His mother told him to try it before giving up. "Nothing ventured, nothing gained," she told him.

What is the meaning of the phrase nothing ventured, nothing gained as it is used in this sentence?

A) Adventure is only for successful people.
B) It's okay to be nervous about performing in a play.
C) If you want something, ask for help from a friend.
D) You don't gain anything if you don't try.