From The Tortoise and The Hare:
original moral - many people have good natural abilities which are ruined by idleness; on the other hand, sobriety, zeal and perseverance can prevail over indolence
today's moral - in this age of mediocracy, the hare didn't lose, he was just the 2nd winner!
original moral - many people have good natural abilities which are ruined by idleness; on the other hand, sobriety, zeal and perseverance can prevail over indolence
today's moral - in this age of mediocracy, the hare didn't lose, he was just the 2nd winner!