The Sufi saying has it: "God, to the bee, is something which has TWO stings!

Idries Shah
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About This Quote

This quote is used to refer to the fact that God might make a beautiful, kind, or even loving person suffer. It is not uncommon for people with this type of character to be called "stingy" or "mean." The meaning of this quote comes from the idea that God is not only our creator and savior but also our enemy. To many people, it seems like we can never please God and we cannot get along with Him.

Source: Special Illumination: The Sufi Use Of Humor

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