Summary
This quote emphasizes the interconnectedness and interdependence of individuals within a community or society. It suggests that the well-being of the collective cannot be separated from the well-being of its individual members. In the context of a bee-hive, any action or condition that poses a threat or harm to the hive will ultimately cause harm to the individual bees as well. Similarly, in human societies, decisions or circumstances that are detrimental to the community will ultimately have negative consequences for the individuals within it.