A L O H A !
Scorpion asked Froggie
for a ride across the stream
on his green back.
"You will sting me, I'm no fool."
Answered the Frog.
"Ah, but then we both
would drown!"
So it was agreed,
and they set off
across.
At the stream's deepest point
Scorpion stung.
"But now we both will drown!
Why? Why? "
Sputtered Froggie.
" It is just my nature
I suppose. "
" The fable illustrates the view
that the behaviour of some creatures,
or of some people,
is irrepressible,
no matter how
they are treated
and no matter what
the consequences."
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You needn't be rude,
just be wise.
Don't ride with them,
or try to
change them.
Go courteously
abut your life.
And if it is
YOUR nature to help,
Just think that you
reduce
their guilt by one
by refusing
to be their victim.
Worry Averted.
' Take Peace & Smiles - Leave Your Comment '
Thanks for visiting!
Warmly, cloudia
22 comments:
Such a rarity to be your first visitor of the day. I have always loved this fable and your photos enhance and illustrate it beautifully. Thank you.
Great advice - not always adhered to.
Very good advice! You're wise woman!I wish you a merry X-mas and a happy 2013!
Can't stop a frog from being a frog and ya can't stop a scorpion from being a scorpion and neither made the choice for the other. The error was in trust.
sadly true....but if we understand the nature, then we can learn to live with each other better...you know....smiles..
aloha from va
Lovely and uplifting post, as always, darling!
Happy weekend :)
xoxox,
CC
Sorry to say... it's just the 'way of the world'.
Lovely, as always. I love your posts!
Cheers from Cottage Country!
hmmm. thoughts to ponder.
Many cannot overcome their nature. tis true.
Beautiful photo, I like this beautiful pink sea.
Saludos.
Oh, I love this advice: refuse to be a victim!
Great advice!! Refuse to be a victim.
Good thoughts. We musn't be victims, but I always hope people can change. Not that
I have the power to change them, but something does.
Have always loved the frog/scorpion fable, as you say, the perfect analogy to human nature!
What some wise words cloudia..i think exactly like this masself..well try to..thank you very much for reminding!!Psst..iam a scorpio..hehe..but a nice one.(.i quess..as long as nobody piss me off..sorry!We are only humans)Happy saturday all good to you!!Many many hugsxoxoxooxox
Le tue foto e citazioni sono bellissime
Buona domenica!!!
Baci
Erika
beautiful
love love love
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YOU each fill my day with such happiness! Thank YOU
Thank you for this wisdom.
Beautiful teaching post and lesson, Cloudia. It is so true, isn't it?
Well said- but I can't help but feel, poor Froggie!
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