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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.
Divide and command, a wise maxim;
Unite and guide, a better.
[Ger., Entzwei' und gebiete! Tuchtig Wort,
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Divide and command, a wise maxim;
Unite and guide, a better.
[Ger., Entzwei' und gebiete! Tuchtig Wort,
Verein' und leite! Bess'rer Hort.]
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.]
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.
Union gives strength to the humble.
[Lat., Auxilia humilia firma consensus facit.]
Union gives strength to the humble.
[Lat., Auxilia humilia firma consensus facit.]
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.
Their meetings made December June.
Their every parting was to die.
Their meetings made December June.
Their every parting was to die.
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.
Be united--united--united.
[Ger., Seid einig--einig--einig.]
Be united--united--united.
[Ger., Seid einig--einig--einig.]