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Aesop’s fable of the Tortoise and the Hare designed by Meredith Eliassen, 2017.

The Hare boasted of his speed within a congregation of animals: “I’ve never been beaten when I run at my full speed.” Then he put forth a challenge to all of his animal friends: “Does anybody care to race me today?”

The tortoise quietly stepped forward: “I accept your challenge.”

The Hare hopped up with delight: “That’s a joke? I could dance around you the whole way and still beat you!”

The Tortoise modestly responded: “Keep your boasting until you finish the race.” She glanced at the other critters with a curious grin: “You’re on.”

Soon a course was fixed and a start was made. The Hare darted forth at once and disappeared around a bend. Then paused to wait for the others to arrive… showing his contempt for the Tortoise and lay down to take a nap.

The Tortoise plodded on and on, patiently, carefully. The Hare awoke to see her just at the finish line and could not run fast enough to save the race.

All of the animals observed that plodding wins the race.

Aesop’s Tortoise and the Hare postcard