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One of the tales of the Arabian Nights goes something like:

A genie was imprisoned in a lamp and decided that whoever released him, he would endow endless wishes upon. His generosity would be limitless, and his rescuer immortalized.

A year goes by, and the genie remained imprisoned. He decided that endless wishes would be too much, but that he would grant 3 wishes to whoever released him. Still generous, but more realistic.

Ten years go by, and the genie remained. He decides that 3 wishes is too much, and that whoever released him would be granted a single wish. Not as generous, but still grateful.

A hundred years go by and the genie remains. He decides no wishes, he's had enough. No generosity. No extras. Gratitude would be all he gives.

Ten thousand years go by and the genie remains. Now he has vowed to destroy the poor unfortunate soul who dares to free him from his torment.

So, that's what it'll do, I don't know how old this story is, probably very old.