If the bee disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live. Maurice Maeterlinck More Quotes by Maurice Maeterlinck More Quotes From Maurice Maeterlinck A truth that disheartens because it is true is of more value than the most stimulating of falsehoods. Maurice Maeterlinck value true more truth Many a happiness in life, as many a disaster, can be due to chance, but the peace within us can never be governed by chance. Maurice Maeterlinck chance happiness peace life They believe that nothing will happen because they have closed their doors. Maurice Maeterlinck nothing will doors believe