A swarm of flies found a pot of honey that had tipped over. They would not leave the spot while a single drop remained. After a while the honey stuck to their feet and wings, and they could not fly away. They all cried, “What stupid creatures we are! We have thrown our lives away for a few moments of pleasure”

Which statement best expresses the theme?


A. Those who are greedy never know when they’ve had enough
B. Never put yourself in danger due to silly reasons
C. Flies are stupid
D. It is never a good idea to throw your life away