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.