The Fox and the Bramble

A fox was climbing over a hedge when he suddenly lost his footing. In a desperate attempt to save himself, he grabbed hold of a bramble. Unfortunately, the bramble pricked and severely tore the soles of his feet. In pain, the fox accused the bramble of betrayal, claiming that when he sought her help, she had treated him worse than the hedge itself.

The bramble, interrupting his complaints, replied, "You must have been out of your senses to latch onto me, knowing that I am always accustomed to ensnaring others."

This encounter serves as a reminder that those who are selfish often find that everyone else is selfish too.