I dream of the realization of the unity of Africa, whereby its leaders combine in their efforts to solve the read more

I dream of the realization of the unity of Africa, whereby its leaders combine in their efforts to solve the problems of this continent. I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses.

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

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

Be united--united--united.
[Ger., Seid einig--einig--einig.]

Be united--united--united.
[Ger., Seid einig--einig--einig.]

So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.

So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.

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

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

What ever disunites man from God, also disunites man from man.

What ever disunites man from God, also disunites man from man.

When our two lives grew like two buds that kiss
At lightest thrill from the bee's swinging chime,
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When our two lives grew like two buds that kiss
At lightest thrill from the bee's swinging chime,
Because the one so near the other is.

I never use the word "nation" in speaking of the United States.
I always use the word "Union" or read more

I never use the word "nation" in speaking of the United States.
I always use the word "Union" or "Confederacy." We are not a
nation but a union, a confederacy of equal and sovereign States.

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!