Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything

Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything

In the fables of Aesop, the theme of being content with one's lot is a recurring lesson that is often emphasized through the stories of various animals and their interactions. Aesop, a Greek storyteller believed to have lived in the 6th century BC, used these fables to teach moral lessons and impart wisdom to his audience. One of the most famous fables that illustrates the importance of being content with one's lot is "The Tortoise and the Hare."