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

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

So we grew together,
Like to a double cherry, seeming parted,
But yet an union in partition--
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So we grew together,
Like to a double cherry, seeming parted,
But yet an union in partition--
Two lovely berries moulded on one stem;
So, with two seeming bodies, but one heart;
Two of the first, like coats in heraldry,
Due but to one, and crowned with one crest.

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?

Their meetings made December June.
Their every parting was to die.

Their meetings made December June.
Their every parting was to die.

The wavering multitude is divided into opposite factions.

The wavering multitude is divided into opposite factions.

A wise man hears one word and understands two.

A wise man hears one word and understands two.

Even though this is late in an election year, there is no way we can go forward except together and read more

Even though this is late in an election year, there is no way we can go forward except together and no way anybody can win except by serving the people's urgent needs. We cannot stand still or slip backwards. We must go forward now together.

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.

The union of lakes--the union of lands--
The union of States none can sever--
The union of read more

The union of lakes--the union of lands--
The union of States none can sever--
The union of hearts--the union of hands--
And the flag of our Union for ever!