We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.
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A farmer who had a quarrelsome family called his sons and told them to lay a bunch of sticks before him. Then, after laying the sticks parallel to one another and binding them, he challenged his sons, one after one, to pick up the bundle and break it. They all tried, but in vain. Then, untying the bundle, he gave them the sticks to break one by one. This they did with the greatest ease. Then said the father, Thus, my sons, as long as you remain united, you are a match for anything, but differ and separate, and you are undone.Aesop
The lamb began to follow the wolf in sheep's clothing.
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There can be little liking where there is no likeness
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Don't let your special character and values, the secret that you know and no one else does, the truth - don't let that get swallowed up by the great chewing complacency.
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It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.
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Much outcry, little outcome.
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