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Aesop's Fables · Ages 3–7 · 3 min

The Hare and the Tortoise

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The Hare and the Tortoise

A hare was always boasting. "I am the fastest animal in the forest!" he said. "Nobody can beat me."

A quiet tortoise said, "Let us have a race." All the animals laughed, and the hare laughed loudest of all. "You? Race me? All right!"

The race began. The hare shot off like an arrow and was soon far ahead. Looking back, he could not even see the tortoise. "I have plenty of time," he yawned. "I'll take a little nap under this tree."

The tortoise kept walking, slowly and steadily, step after step. He did not stop, not even once.

When the hare woke up, the sun was setting. He ran as fast as he could, but it was too late. The tortoise was already crossing the finish line, and all the animals were cheering.

Moral of the story

Slow and steady wins the race. Never be proud or lazy.

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