An old man on the point of death summoned his sons around him　　to give them some parting advice.

He ordered his servants to　　bring in a faggot of sticks, and said to his eldest son: "Break　　it.

" The son strained and strained, but with all his efforts was　　unable to break the Bundle.

The other sons also tried, but none　　of them was successful.

"Untie the faggots," said the father,　　"and each of you take a stick.

" When they had done so, he called　　out to them: "Now, break," and each stick was easily broken.

"You　　see my meaning," said their father.

　　Union gives strength.

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