The Hare and the Tortoise is a classic fable about a race between a fast, confident hare and a slow, steady tortoise. The hare mocks the tortoise for being slow and races ahead, then stops to rest, sure he will win. The tortoise keeps going without stopping. While the hare sleeps, the tortoise reaches the finish line and wins. Moral: Slow and steady effort beats arrogance and shortcuts. Patience and perseverance matter more than speed.