The Hare and the Tortoise, by Adam, adapted from Aesop

The Hare was once bragging of his speed before the other animals. "I have never yet been beaten," said he, "when I put forth my full speed. I challenge anyone here to race with me." "I accept your challenge," said the Tortoise quietly. "That is a good joke. I could dance around you all the way," said the Hare. The Tortoise said, "Keep your boasting 'til you've beaten. Shall we race?" So a path was fixed and a start was made. The runners started off. 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, 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 and steady wins the race."