Three ambitious politicians were walking along the beach and planning strategic moves to overthrow a powerful rival. Then they approached Mulla Nasreddin, who was catching crabs. Having caught another crab, Mulla put it in a wicker basket.
Looking into it, one of the politicians warned Nasreddin:
“Mulla, you’d better close the basket.” If you're not careful, the crabs will get out and run away.
- Oh, I don't need any lid. These crabs are born politicians, and if one crab tries to get out, the others will pull him down.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru