Search in folklore: stings

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When a bee stings a man, he doesn't set off to destroy all beehives.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about destruction, man

Falsehood is a nettle that stings those who meddle with it.

Proverbs and old sayings South American about lie, americans

Falsehood, like a nettle, stings those who meddle with it.

Proverbs and old sayings Danish about lie

Honey is sweet, but the bee stings.

Proverbs and old sayings Dutch

Despise not the weak: the gnat stings the eyes of the lion.

Proverbs and old sayings Latin about eyes

He who wants to eat honey should endure the stings.

Proverbs and old sayings Lebanese

Bees that hae honey in their mouths hae stings in their tails.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish

Bees that have honey in their mouths have stings in their tails.

Proverbs and old sayings Scottish