Fables of the Talmud and the Midrash

Preliminary Study, Selection, and Notes: Manes Kogan
Design and Illustrations: Marcelo Ferder
English Translation: Sandy Berkofsky-Santana

 
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Fable 34: The Myrtle and the Wild Rose

A myrtle tree and a wild rose bush were planted side by side. When they were full-grown and in bloom, one gave off a beautiful aroma and the other produced thorns.

-- Genesis Rabbah 63:10

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