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The Bundle of Sticks

In this very short moral story, an old man on the brink of death teaches his sons a profound lesson about unity. By demonstrating that a bundle of sticks cannot be broken when together but easily snaps when separated, he emphasizes that strength lies in togetherness. This famous fable serves as a big moral reminder that collaboration and solidarity are essential for overcoming challenges in life.

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The Bundle of Sticks - Aesop's Fable illustration about unity, strength in togetherness, family bonds
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Reveal Moral

"Unity is strength; together, we can withstand challenges that are impossible to overcome alone."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
story for class 5
story for class 6
story for class 7
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Theme
unity
strength in togetherness
family bonds
Characters
old man
eldest son
other sons
servants

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