Injustice is relatively easy to bear; what stings is justice. H. L. Mencken
In the midst of the fountain of wit there arises something bitter, which stings in the very flowers. Lucretius
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings. George Herbert
He who wants to eat honey should endure the stings. Lebanese Proverb
Bees that hae honey in their mouths hae stings in their tails. Scottish Proverb
Honey is sweet, but the bee stings. Dutch Proverb