Just as the queen bee, the highest-ranking, peerless creature of her hive, is surrounded by lowly drones to please her, whereas the workers produce honey, the same way is the one who sits on the throne an equal only to himself, and no one’s companion.

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"What seems insignificant when you have it is important when you need it."

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"Moons and years pass by and are gone forever, but a beautiful moment shimmers through life a ray of light."

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"Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it."

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