Why is it that an extended olive branch often turns to a clinched fist of hatred?

Why is it that an extended olive branch often turns to a clinched fist of hatred?

Then none was for a party;
Than all were for the state;
Then the great man helped read more

Then none was for a party;
Than all were for the state;
Then the great man helped the poor,
And the poor man loved the great:
Then lands were fairly portioned;
Then spoils were fairly sold:
The Romans were like brothers
In the brave days of old.

Unity to be real must stand the severest strain without breaking

Unity to be real must stand the severest strain without breaking

In union there is strength.

In union there is strength.

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell
together in unity!

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell
together in unity!

Unity to be real must stand the severest strain without breaking.

Unity to be real must stand the severest strain without breaking.

I know that my unity with all people cannot be destroyed by national boundaries and government orders.

I know that my unity with all people cannot be destroyed by national boundaries and government orders.

Whatever may be the issue we shall share one common danger, one
safety.
[Lat., Quo res cunque cadant, read more

Whatever may be the issue we shall share one common danger, one
safety.
[Lat., Quo res cunque cadant, unum et commune periculum,
Una salus ambobus erit.]

Union gives strength to the humble.
[Lat., Auxilia humilia firma consensus facit.]

Union gives strength to the humble.
[Lat., Auxilia humilia firma consensus facit.]