frog and the scorpion
The Scorpion and the Frog is an animal fable which teaches that some people cannot resist their urge to hurt people even when it is not in their interest. This fable seems to have emerged in Russia in the early 20th century.
Why did you sting me the frog asked the scorpion? About halfway across the river, the scorpion raised its tail and stung the frog. The frog was both astounded and disconsolate.
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