The story of the bunny and the turtle
The story of the bunny and the turtle
The Hare was once boasting of his speed before all the other animals. I have never yet been beaten said he when I pull 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 around 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 slowly but surely wins the race
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