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.

The Constitution in all its provisions looks to an indestructible
union disposed of indestructible States.

The Constitution in all its provisions looks to an indestructible
union disposed of indestructible States.

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 style of life is a unity because it has grown out of the difficulties of early life and out read more

The style of life is a unity because it has grown out of the difficulties of early life and out of the striving for a goal.

The universal subjugator, the commonplace.
[Ger., Was uns alle bandigt, das Gemeine.]

The universal subjugator, the commonplace.
[Ger., Was uns alle bandigt, das Gemeine.]

By union the smallest states thrive. By discord the greatest are destroyed.

By union the smallest states thrive. By discord the greatest are destroyed.

Our Union is river, lake, ocean, and sky:
Man breaks not the medal, when God cuts the die!
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Our Union is river, lake, ocean, and sky:
Man breaks not the medal, when God cuts the die!
Though darkened with sulphur, though cloven with steel,
The blue arch will brighten, the waters will heal!

Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable.

Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable.

The plastic virtues: purity, unity, and truth, keep nature in subjection.

The plastic virtues: purity, unity, and truth, keep nature in subjection.