Quote by Alexander Pope

A person who is too nice an observer of the business of the crowd, like one who is too curious in observing the labor of bees, will often be stung for his curiosity.

A person who is too nice an observer of the business of the

Summary

This quote suggests that being too observant or curious about the actions and affairs of others, similar to studying the diligent work of bees, can lead to negative consequences. Just as getting too close to observe bees can result in getting stung, being overly involved in other people's business can result in undesired outcomes. It warns against excessive nosiness or interference in order to avoid potential harm or trouble caused by delving too deeply into other people's affairs.

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By Alexander Pope

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