Eddie Holden
Toby Tortoise
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Jul 5, 2016 · A classic fable about a race between a hare and a tortoise, with different versions and morals. Learn how the tortoise wins the race by being slow and steady, while the hare naps and loses.
The story concerns a Hare who ridicules a slow-moving Tortoise. Tired of the Hare's arrogant behaviour, the Tortoise challenges him to a race. The hare soon leaves the tortoise behind and, confident of winning, takes a nap midway through the race.
A classic moral story about the value of perseverance and hard work. A Hare mocks a Tortoise for being slow and challenges him to a race, but the Tortoise wins by being steady and determined.
A classic fable about a slow and steady tortoise who wins a race against a fast but lazy hare. Read the original story, a parody in rhyme, and other short stories by Aesop in our library.
Learn the meaning and moral of the classic story of the hare and the tortoise, who challenge each other to a race. Find out how the fable relates to Zeno's paradox, Aesop's life, and other proverbs.
Aesop's Fables. A hare was making fun of a tortoise one day for being so slow. “Do you ever get anywhere?” he asked with a laugh and a smile. “Yes,” replied the tortoise, “and I get there sooner than you think.”. The hare didn’t believe her. After all, the tortoise had a large shell on her back.
Learn the moral of the classic story of the tortoise and the hare, who raced in a forest and taught us about perseverance and humility. Read the full text, word finder, understanding and reflection questions, and fable quotes.
