The Union of the weak A powerful bully stumps; The hostile blizzard spares The shrubs that grow in clumps. And Single trees, though huge And posted for defence, May be uprooted by The stout winds violence. While groves of trees, where each Receives and gives defence, Unitedly defy The winds fierce violence. Just so, one man alone, However brave he be Is scorned by foes who soon Proceed to injury. PANCHATANTRA - 3000 B.C.