Ben Franklin is trying to say you may want it but there are consequences. You are going to try and take a bee's honey but you will be stung. I guess he was trying to say somethings are not worth it. This may not be right but this is what i think the quote means. Ben Franklin is trying to say you may want it but there are consequences. You are going to try and take a bee's honey but you will be stung. I guess he was trying to say somethings are not worth it.
This quote by Ben Franklin means that even though something may seem pleasant or attractive at first glance, it could also have negative consequences or drawbacks associated with it. It serves as a reminder to be cautious and consider both the positive and negative aspects of a situation before fully embracing it.
It can sting
The honey bee has a venomous sting but produces honey for man.
sting people
They can sting.
According to the link, below, the major chemical in a honey bee sting is "melittin".
Some people believe that the venom from a honey bee sting will alleviate the pain and discomfort of arthritis.
They feel the need to sting when they feel they are being attacked or disturbed.
If you pour it in, it would sting a bit.
They can't, they have no sting.
formic acid
A honey bee can only sting once before it dies.
There are Africanized honey bees in Texas. The name 'killer bee' was given to Africanized honey bees by sensationalist media -- the sting of an Africanised honey bee is no worse than that of the Western honey bee. However, they are not as docile as the Western honey bee and sting more readily and in larger numbers.