'Twas a race between Tortoise and Hare,
Puss was sure she'd so much time to spare,
That she lay down to sleep,
And let old Thick-shell creep
To the winning post first!--You may stare.
Persistence Beats Impulse
The Hare And The Tortoise
Walter Crane
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