The fabled tortoise competitor in the classic Aesop's Fable is the HARE. The HARE was known for its speed and agility, while the tortoise was known for its slow and steady approach. The HARE was so confident in its abilities that it boasted it could beat the tortoise in a race, only to be proven wrong when the tortoise won. This story has been used to illustrate the importance of taking a slow and steady approach to life.