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."
石榴树和苹果树一直在为谁最美丽争论不休。当它们争得不可开交时，附近篱笆旁的荆棘用自大的口气说道：“拜托了，我亲爱的朋友们，在我看来，你们应该赶快停止这徒劳的争吵！”