write short story with moral unit is strength
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In today’s times, where there is cut throat competition with every individual trying all his might and applying every method (fair or unfair) to reach the top, very few recognize the importance of the proverb, “Unity is Strength”. It has only become confined to motivational lectures and inspirational books. Very few people actually understand its importance and apply it in their lives. But those who do are actually more satisfied and content in every sphere of their life.
The proverb has been used at various places since centuries. It finds its origin in Dutch Republic where it was used for the first time. Presently, the national coat of the armed forces in Haiti and Bulgaria has this inscribed.
Belgium took this as their motto post the Revolution of 1830. Other countries that have used this proverb as their motto in the past include Greece, Netherlands, Canada, Georgia, South African Republic, Malaysia and United States.One of the famous stories explaining this proverb is that of a farmer and his sons. This farmer was very hard working. He toiled day and night to serve his family. He had four sons who always quarreled with each other. The farmer was worried that if they continued to stand against each other people will easily take advantage of the situation.
In order to make them understand the importance of staying united, the farmer asked them to get one stick each. He asked them to break their stick into two. His sons broke their respective sticks effortlessly. He then asked them to make a bundle of four sticks and try to break it. Each one of them tried to break the bundle one by one but failed. The farmer then explained how we are stronger when we stand united. Nobody can break us when we are together. On the other hand, if we fight and do not support each other, it is easier for the others to break us emotionally, physically as well as mentally. His sons understood the lesson and pledged to stay united thereafter.
Another famous story that explains this proverb well is that of a Lion and four bulls. In a forest, there were four bulls that always moved in a group and stayed together. This is why the lion was never able to hunt them down though he longed to eat them. One day, a fox conspired against them and broke their friendship. Now, these bulls went their own way. They roamed around alone in search of food and lived separately. The lion learned about this and took advantage of the situation. He hunted each of them one by one and succeeded in the mission. This clearly shows the true meaning of the proverb, “Unity is Strength”