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The wavering multitude is divided into opposite factions.
The wavering multitude is divided into opposite factions.
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?
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.
If we divine a discrepancy between a man's words and his character, the whole impression of him becomes broken and read more
If we divine a discrepancy between a man's words and his character, the whole impression of him becomes broken and painful; he revolts the imagination by his lack of unity, and even the good in him is hardly accepted.
We are one people and will act as one.
[Ger., Wir sind ein Volk, und einig wollen wir handeln.]
We are one people and will act as one.
[Ger., Wir sind ein Volk, und einig wollen wir handeln.]
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.
The union of lakes--the union of lands--
The union of States none can sever--
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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!
There is no more sure tie between friends than when they are
united in their objects and wishes.
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There is no more sure tie between friends than when they are
united in their objects and wishes.
[Lat., Neque est ullum certius amicitiae vinculum, quam consensus
et societas consiliorum et voluntatum.,]
A wise man hears one word and understands two.
A wise man hears one word and understands two.
