- Debi Slowey-Raguso
- "The Rabbit, the Tortoise, and the Unexpected Outcome"
- 14 x 14 x 0.25 in
- Signature: "The Tortoise, the Hare, and the Unexpected Outcome" celebrates perseverance over arrogance, revealing that steady effort can triumph over hasty self-assurance.
- $1,200
The Tortoise and the Hare
In a tale of surprising triumph, a proud and boastful hare, famed for its lightning speed, mocks a slow-moving tortoise, challenging it to a race. The tortoise, unshaken by the hare’s arrogance, accepts with calm determination. As the race begins, the hare surges ahead, confident victory is assured. Certain of its superiority, the hare decides to nap under a shady tree, thinking the tortoise too far behind to pose any threat.
Meanwhile, the tortoise plods steadily forward, step by unwavering step, driven by quiet resolve. While the hare sleeps soundly, the tortoise reaches the finish line, to the astonishment of the onlookers. The hare wakes just in time to see its slow and steady rival crowned the victor.
This timeless fable delivers a powerful moral: "Slow and steady wins the race." It reminds us that arrogance and overconfidence can lead to failure, while persistence and humility pave the way to success.