THE POMEGRANATE and Apple-Tree disputed as to which was the most beautiful. When their strife was at its height, a Bramble from the neighboring hedge lifted up its voice, and said in a boastful tone: "Pray, my dear friends, in my presence at least cease from such vain disputings."
石榴树、苹果树、橄欖树相互為谁的果实最好而争吵不休。正当他们激烈争闹时，篱笆边的荆棘听到了，便说：「朋友们，我们不要再争吵。」这个故事带出的啟示就是：有些微不足道的人，在强者相互争斗中，也自不量力地极想表现一番。