The Pedigree of Honey Does not concern the Bee - A Clover, any time, to him, Is Aristocracy -
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The bee values the clover for honey, not for its aristocratic status.
- In plain terms
- The bee wants the flower, not its title.
- What can you take from it?
- Value comes from use, not status.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do titles add value to things?
- What truly matters to you?
Another view
It simplifies how complex social status affects people.
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