A scorpion and a toad were caught in a storm, and the log they were perched on was caught in the middle of a fast rising stream. The water was quickly threatening to swamp the small log, so the scorpion called out to the toad "Please, let me climb on your back when you swim to the shore!!" "No," the toad called back, "You're going to sting me!"
"Why would I do that?" called back the scorpion, "For if I do, both of us shall die!"
The toad realized that this was true, so agreed to let the scorpion climb onto his back before he stepped off the log and started swimming to the shore. Halfway across the water, the scorpion raised his tail and stung the toad.
"Why?" cried the toad looking back at the scorpion, as they began to sink.
"I'm a scorpion..." came the sad reply, as they were both washed under the rushing water.
~ Guy
2 comments:
I've always liked this parable. It's very simple to understand as it suggests that we must expect people to act in a way that is ultimately true to their nature. What it comes down to is that a person will not act in a way that is contrary to their fundamental nature.
good post Guy.
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