United we stand, divided we fall

United we stand, divided we fall is a phrase that is used in many mottos and phrases, often used to inspire unity. It is also used in its short form "United we stand". Aesop made up the phrase (and possibly invented it) in his stories The Four Oxen and the Lion directly and in ":The Bundle of Sticks" indirectly. It is the state motto of Kentucky, adopted on December 30, 1792 and in the Seal of Missouri

 Creation 
The phrase was first used by Aesop in his fable, “The Four Oxen and the Lion”.

 Bible Reference 
A similar phase is in the New Testament, translated from Koine Greek to English in Mark 3:25 as “And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand”. Also similar quotes is in Matthew 12:25 and Luke 11:17

 References 

Category:Aesop's Fables

Category:State mottos of the United States
Category:Symbols of Kentucky