The Cunning Hare

Once upon a time, in a dense forest, there lived a hare. He was known for his wit and intelligence. One day, a group of animals in the forest decided to have a race to determine who was the fastest. The hare was excited to participate and show off his speed.
On the day of the race, all the animals gathered at the starting line. The hare was confident that he would win and decided to take a nap before the race began. As the race started, the hare was still sound asleep.
The other animals ran as fast as they could, but they were no match for the hare’s speed. However, the hare was still asleep and missed the entire race. When he finally woke up, he realized that he had missed the race and was devastated.
But the clever hare had a plan. He went to each animal that had participated in the race and asked them how they had done. The hare congratulated each animal on their performance and praised them for their speed. The other animals were surprised by the hare’s kindness and didn’t suspect that he had missed the race.
Finally, the hare went to the last animal, the tortoise. The hare asked the tortoise how he had done in the race. The tortoise replied that he had won the race. The hare was shocked but didn’t show it. Instead, he congratulated the tortoise and praised him for his determination and hard work.
The hare’s plan was to make the other animals believe that the tortoise had won the race and not him. The animals were impressed by the hare’s humility and kindness and praised him for being a good sport.
From that day on, the hare was known not only for his speed but also for his cunning mind. He had taught everyone a valuable lesson that it’s not just about winning but also about being a good sport and showing kindness to others.

Moral

1. Intelligence and wit can help overcome physical disadvantages.
2. Bragging and overconfidence can lead to downfall.
3. It’s important to be humble and not underestimate others.
4. The value of teamwork and cooperation in achieving success.
5. Always be prepared and have a plan in case of unexpected situations.

Origin of the Story: Nigeria