The story about the Turtle and the Scorpion One day Scorpio asked the Tortoise to take him across the river. The turtle refused, but Scorpio persuaded him.
- Well, all right," agreed the turtle, "but give me your word that you won't sting me.
Scorpion gave his word. Then the turtle put him on his back and floated across the river. The scorpion sat still all the way, but stung the turtle painfully on the shore.
- Aren't you ashamed, Scorpion? You gave your word! - shouted the turtle.
- So what? - he asked in cold blood. - Tell me, why did you, knowing my temperament, agree to take me across the river?
- I always try to help everyone, it is my nature," replied the turtle.
- Your nature is to help everyone, and mine is to sting everyone. I did exactly what I have always done!
Conclusion: When you approach people who are not honorable and decent, do not be offended or grumble if they unexpectedly let you down. That is their nature, stay away from them. Don't let them into your life.
