Beehives Quote by Saint Francis de Sales
“Lately I was near the beehives and some of the bees flew onto my face. I wanted to raise my hand, and brush them off. 'No,' said a peasant to me, 'do not be afraid, and do not touch them. They will not sting you at all, if you touch them they will bite you.' I trusted him; not one bit me. Trust me; do not fear these temptations. Do not touch them; they will not hurt you.”
About This Quote
Source Anecdote: Personal encounter with bees, 16th century
A peasant warned that bees will not sting unless provoked, teaching trust in guidance and caution against unnecessary fear.
In simple terms: Bees won’t sting unless touched; trust wise counsel.
Key Takeaway
Heed wise advice and avoid needless fear.
Themes
faith
trust
wisdom
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
spiritual
didactic
When to use this quote
- daily life decisions
- spiritual practice
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
cautionary lesson
nature metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- When should we question trusted advice?
- How do we balance trust and personal judgment?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on authority can suppress personal discernment.
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