A Shepherd was bothered by Bees when he tried to steal honey. He ultimately gave up.
[Note: Also see “The Bear and The Bees“]
[Read more…] about The Bees and the ShepherdThe Snail and The Drone
[Read more…] about The Snail and The DroneA Drone asked a Snail how it had the patience to journey so slowly. The Snail answered that the Drone leaves no mark of its passing.
While alive, live well.
The Bee And The Butterflies
[Read more…] about The Bee And The ButterfliesOne Butterfly landed on top of a leaf, another below. One called the tree green and the other white. A Bee said both were right; top and bottom differ.
Get all the facts to avoid arguments.
The Ape and The Bee
[Read more…] about The Ape and The BeeAn Ape wanted the honey from a Bee but complained about the sting. The Bee agreed that the sting can be bitter when anger is provoked.
Don’t provoke others for your own benefit.
The Gnat And The Bee
[Read more…] about The Gnat And The BeeA Gnat asked a Bee for charity in return for teaching music. The Bee demurred noting how poor his music had made the Gnat.
If you offer something, make it something of value to the other.
The Bee and The Cuckoo
[Read more…] about The Bee and The CuckooA Bee asked a chanting Cuckoo to cease repetition. The Cuckoo said everything the Bee does is the same. Bee responded that in art monotony must be avoided.
In works of taste and amusement, monotony is to be avoided.