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These stories provided by children's author Rick Walton's Online Library.
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The Father and His Sons
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A FATHER had a family of sons who were perpetually quarreling among themselves. When he failed to heal their disputes
by his exhortations, he determined to give them a practical illustration of the evils of disunion; and for this purpose
he one day told them to bring him a bundle of sticks. When they had done so, he placed the faggot into the hands of
each of them in succession, and ordered them to break it in pieces. They tried with all their strength, and were not
able to do it. He next opened the faggot, took the sticks separately, one by one, and again put them into his sons'
hands, upon which they broke them easily. He then addressed them in these words: "My sons, if you are of one mind, and
unite to assist each other, you will be as this faggot, uninjured by all the attempts of your enemies; but if you are
divided among yourselves, you will be broken as easily as these sticks."
(from Aesop's Fables, translated by George Townsend)
Picture Credits
Original bunny climbing rope picture by Paige Miglio (copyright 2000 ©) from One More Bunny authored by Rick Walton.
Original purple monster picture by Renee Williams-Andriani (copyright 1998 ©) from Really, Really Bad School Jokes authored by Rick Walton.
Original bullfrog seated picture by Chris McAllister (copyright 1999 ©) from Bullfrog Pops! authored by Rick Walton.
Electronic modifications by Ann Walton.
Last updated: September 27, 2003
