In real life, it is the hare who wins. Every time. Look around you. And in any case it is my contention that Aesop was writing for the tortoise market. Hares have no time to read. They are too busy winning the game.
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It is my contention that Aesop was writing for the tortoise market. hares have no time to read.Anita Brookner
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