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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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"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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