The Best Escape (Aesop)

A fox and hare did argue long,
And tried to prove each other wrong,

About which one could best evade
A hot pursuit by hunter made.

The hare did boast about his speed –
That he could outrun hound or steed.

And how his feet so strong and swift,
Delivered well the needed lift.

The fox then angrily opined;
“The better thing's a clever mind.

For ‘though your speed is very fast –
As time wears on, you cannot last.

With trickery I win the day,
To keep my predators away.

And it is known both far and wide
That I can more discreetly hide.

And on they bickered through the night –
Until the sun’s first morning light.

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The swiftest may not win the prize,
When facing foes who are more wise.