Meaning of sticks in a bundle are unbreakable | Babel Free

Definitions

A group of people who are cooperating can succeed in a situation where an individual person cannot.

Examples

“Sticks in a bundle can’t be broken but sticks taken singly can be easily broken. Same applies to people.”

“Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable. So says the inspirational Kenyan proverb extolling the power of Unity.”

“The children learn that there is a whole lot more that they can do together. . . . [W]hen you join together, like sticks in a bundle, you are much stronger.”

“Scotty: My wee granny used to say, "Ya cannae break a stick in a bundle."”

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