Bees, Flies, Honey and Shit
Before you get into an argument remember this quote - "A bee does not waste its energy trying to convince a fly that honey is better than shit." Some minds are not meant to be changed - save your energy for what actually matters. It's sharp, a little brutal, but has that satisfying sting of truth. Not every conversation is worth your oxygen. Some people are so invested in their version of reality that trying to move them even one millimeter is like trying to teach a rock to swim. This bee/fly analogy captures that asymmetry nicely—honey really "is" better than shit (objectively, measurably, sensorily), yet the fly will die on that hill anyway. Why burn your limited energy reserves on a guaranteed non-conversion? Where I pause a bit is the line “some minds are not meant to be changed.” It can feel true in the moment (especially after the 47th circular argument), but over longer time scales it’s not always accurate. Plenty of people who once passionately defended...