The Hare and the Tortoise - Aesop's Fable
The Story of the Hare and the Tortoise - Aesop's Fables
"The Hare and the Tortoise" is a famous fable by Aesop with a profound lesson for those who have pride, arrogance, and look down on others.
Illustration: Ron Embleton
On a cool autumn day, a Tortoise was seen struggling to run on the riverbank. A Hare saw this and made fun of the Tortoise:
- Slow as you are, are you trying to run?
The Tortoise replied:
- Don't mock me. Do you want to race me?
The Hare, feeling confident, said:
- Sure, why not? I'll even give you half the distance!
The Tortoise didn't say anything. Knowing he was slow, he tried his best to run as fast as he could. The Hare looked on with a smirk, thinking:
- I don't need to hurry. I'll wait until the Tortoise gets close to the finish line, then I'll sprint.
The Hare leisurely strolled along the way, gazing at the sky and clouds. Every now and then, he would nibble on a few blades of grass, appearing very carefree.
Suddenly, the Hare remembered the race and looked up to see that the Tortoise was already approaching the finish line. The Hare tried to catch up, but it was too late. The Tortoise had already won.
The Story of the Hare and the Tortoise
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The Story of the Hare and the Tortoise
The Moral Lesson of the Hare and the Tortoise
This is a very meaningful fable about a race between the Hare and the Tortoise. The Tortoise knew that it was slow, but still determined to try its best to complete the race. Meanwhile, the Hare was arrogant and looked down on the Tortoise, thinking that it would easily win. However, when the Hare chased after the Tortoise and realized its mistake, it learned a lesson about humility and patience.
In addition to the moral lesson of the Hare and the Tortoise above, the story also helps us to realize that only diligence, hard work, and perseverance are the keys to success in life.
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