A learned man takes the essence of knowledge from all places, just as a bumblebee collects honey from each and every flower

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"a learned man takes the essence of knowledge from all places, just as a bumblebee collects honey from each and every flower"

SB Canto 4

A learned man takes the essence of knowledge from all places, just as a bumblebee collects honey from each and every flower.

SB 4.18.2, Translation:

My dear Lord, please pacify your anger completely and hear patiently whatever I submit before you. Please turn your kind attention to this. I may be very poor, but a learned man takes the essence of knowledge from all places, just as a bumblebee collects honey from each and every flower.