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
any one 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 won," 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 the Tortoise said: "Slow but steady progress wins the race."
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