《The Tortoise and the Hare》
The Tortoise and the Hare
Once upon a time, in a forest not far from here, there lived a slow-moving tortoise and a swift hare. The tortoise was known for his patience and steady pace, while the hare was famous for his speed and quick temper.
One sunny afternoon, the two friends decided to have a race. The tortoise and the hare agreed to race from the edge of the forest to the other side. They would race to see who was the fastest, and the winner would be declared the champion.
The tortoise started the race with great determination, plodding along at a steady pace. The hare, however, was not to be outdone. He took off like a shot, racing ahead with his long, powerful legs.
The tortoise, not wanting to lose, continued to move forward at his own pace. He knew that the race was not about speed, but about who could endure the longest.
As the hare raced ahead, he became so confident that he decided to take a nap under a tree. He thought, “I am so much faster than the tortoise, I can take a break and still win the race.”
The tortoise, not knowing about the hare’s nap, continued his steady journey. He slowly but surely moved forward, never giving up.
When the hare woke up from his nap, he was shocked to see the tortoise not far behind. He quickly got up and ran as fast as he could, but it was too late. The tortoise had already reached the finish line.
The tortoise, with a smile on his face, declared himself the winner. The hare, humbled by his own pride, learned a valuable lesson about patience and perseverance.
And so, the tortoise and the hare became even better friends, reminding everyone that sometimes, slow and steady really does win the race.
The end.
