The Hare and the Tortoise

One day, the Hare ridiculed the Tortoise's short feet and slow pace. Laughing, she replied,"Though you are as fast as the wind, I will beat you in a race."

The Hare believed her claim was impossible but assented to the proposal. They agreed that the Fox would choose the course and mark the finish line.

On the appointed day, they started together. The Tortoise never stopped, maintaining a slow but steady pace straight to the end of the course. The Hare lay down beside the course and fell fast asleep.

When he finally woke up, he ran as fast as he could, only to discover that the Tortoise had already reached the finish line. Tired from her efforts, she was comfortably dozing.

Slow but steady wins the race.