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The Tortoise and the Hare

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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