The Hare and the Tortoise
Nettled by a hare’s banter, a tortoise suggested a race to see which was the faster. The hare was amused, but agreed, and gave the tortoise a generous head-start. But as he waited to stroll to victory, he fell asleep, and by the time he awoke the race was lost, going to show that natural talent is nothing without self-discipline.
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