The Hare and the Tortoise
The Hare and the Tortoise
The Hare was once
boasting of his speed before the other animals. “I have never yet been beaten,”
said he, “when I put forth my full speed. I challenge anyone here to race with
me.” The Tortoise said quietly, “I accept your challenge.” “That is a good
joke,” said the Hare.
“I could dance round
you all the way.” “Keep your boasting till you’ve beaten,” answered the
Tortoise. “Shall we race?” So a course was fixed and a start was made. The Hare
darted almost out of sight at once, but soon stopped and, to show his contempt
for the Tortoise, lay down to have a nap. The Tortoise plodded on and plodded
on, and when the Hare awoke from his nap, he saw the Tortoise just near the
winning-post and could not run up in time to save the race. Then said the
Tortoise. “Plodding wins the race.”
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