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The Fable of the Father and His Sons

The father told his sons to live in harmony, but they would not listen. So he had them bring a broom and said: "Break it!" However hard they tried, they could not break it.

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The Fable of the Father and His Sons

The father told his sons to live in harmony, but they would not listen. So he had them bring a broom and said: "Break it!" However hard they tried, they could not break it. Then the father untied the broom and told them to break the sticks one by one. They easily snapped the sticks one by one. And the father said: "So it is with you: if you live in harmony, no one will overcome you; but if you quarrel and go your separate ways, anyone can easily destroy you."

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