Saturday, December 8, 2012

No Matter How they are Treated


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:

  1. 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.

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  2. Great advice - not always adhered to.

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  3. Very good advice! You're wise woman!I wish you a merry X-mas and a happy 2013!

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  4. 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.

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  5. sadly true....but if we understand the nature, then we can learn to live with each other better...you know....smiles..

    aloha from va

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  6. Lovely and uplifting post, as always, darling!

    Happy weekend :)

    xoxox,
    CC

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  7. Sorry to say... it's just the 'way of the world'.

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  8. Lovely, as always. I love your posts!
    Cheers from Cottage Country!

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  9. Many cannot overcome their nature. tis true.

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  10. Beautiful photo, I like this beautiful pink sea.
    Saludos.

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  11. Oh, I love this advice: refuse to be a victim!

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  12. Great advice!! Refuse to be a victim.

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  13. 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.

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  14. Have always loved the frog/scorpion fable, as you say, the perfect analogy to human nature!

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  15. 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

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  16. Le tue foto e citazioni sono bellissime
    Buona domenica!!!
    Baci
    Erika

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  17. YOU each fill my day with such happiness! Thank YOU

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  18. Beautiful teaching post and lesson, Cloudia. It is so true, isn't it?

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  19. Well said- but I can't help but feel, poor Froggie!

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