 "The Scorpion and the Frog" has often been attributed to Aesop, but it does not appear in any collection of his fables prior to the 20th century.However, there are earlier fables attributed to Aesop which teach similar morals regarding trust.These include "The Farmer and the Viper", which warns that kindness will not stop a scoundrel from hurting people, and "The Frog and the Mouse", which warns that treacherous friends often hurt themselves in the process.