The Tortoise and the Hare
Once upon a time, there lived a hare who could run faster than anyone in the forest. He often teased a tortoise for being so slow.
One day, the tortoise had enough and challenged the hare to a race. The hare laughed and agreed at once, sure he would win easily.
When the race began, the hare dashed far ahead until the tortoise was out of sight. Certain he had plenty of time, he lay down under a tree for a nap.
The tortoise walked on slowly but never stopped, not even once. Step by step, he passed the sleeping hare and made his way toward the finish line.
The hare woke up and ran as fast as he could, but it was too late — the tortoise had already crossed the line. From that day on, the hare never mocked anyone again.
Moral of the story
Slow and steady wins the race.
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