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The Pomegranate Apple-Tree and Bramble

In the culturally significant moral story "The Pomegranate Apple-Tree and Bramble," the Pomegranate and Apple-Tree engage in a vain dispute over their beauty. Their quarrel is interrupted by a boastful Bramble, who suggests they stop their argument in his presence, highlighting the folly of pride. This concise moral story serves as a life lesson, reminding readers of the importance of humility over vanity, making it a valuable addition to the top 10 moral stories for class 7.

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The Pomegranate Apple-Tree and Bramble - Aesop's Fable illustration about vanity, rivalry, humility
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that those who are less worthy often boast the loudest, reminding us to focus on our own qualities rather than engage in fruitless comparisons."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme
vanity
rivalry
humility
Characters
Pomegranate
Apple-Tree
Bramble

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