In addition to the positive symbolism of order, resourcefulness, organised work, sociability and the ideal society, it is also the emblem of flattery because of the honeyed words associating with the honey produced by the bee, as - expressed with the biblical reminiscence - honey is "sweet to the soul, and health to the bones". Its sting is the sign of pain that may follow the pleasure from honey. The insect exposed to danger at times is a peaceful example of the small creature's discipline.