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Originally presented in Tok Pisin Fiction and copyrighted in 2000 by SIL PNG, this narrative explores the dynamics of a family whose four sons are perpetually engaged in conflict. Despite the father's repeated pleas for peace, the brothers' discord persists, highlighting a common human struggle for harmony. In a pivotal moment, the father devises a profound lesson to illustrate the importance of their bond. He presents his sons with a bundle of sticks, challenging each to break it. Despite their utmost efforts, individually, none of the sons can splinter the tightly bound collection. This initial failure sets the stage for the father's wise intervention. He then unties the bundle, distributing a single stick to each son, and instructs them to break their individual sticks. With ease, each son snaps his stick, demonstrating their individual strength when separated. The father then articulates the moral of his lesson: \"When the vines of brotherly love bind you together, not many things can break your strength. But by yourself alone, you are not strong.\" This powerful analogy underscores the profound truth that unity and mutual support are essential for resilience and overcoming adversity. The story serves as a potent reminder that while individual strength has its limits, collective solidarity creates an unbreakable force. The narrative's simple yet profound message resonates with readers of all ages, urging them to cherish and nurture their relationships, for in unity lies their greatest power.","The Old Man and His Sons  \nTok Pisin Fiction  \nCopyright © 2000 , SIL PNG  \nYou may not use this wor k for commer cial pur poses . You may adapt or build upon this wor k , but you may distr ibute the r esulting wor k only under the same or similar license to th is one .You must attr ibute the wor k in the manner specified by the author .  \nISBN 9980-0-2417-8  \nThe Old Man and His Sons  \nStory by Dorothy Price Illustrations by Selby Otire  \nAn old man had four sons . They were always arguing and fighting with one another . Many times he had pleaded with them to live in peace with each other but they still fought.  \nOne day he called them to come , and he showed them a bundle of sticks . He said to each son, \"Come. Try to break this bundle of sticks . \"  \nOne son tried with all his strength but he could not break the bundle of sticks . Then the next one tried. Then the third one tried. Then the fourth one tried. None of the brothers could break the bundle of sticks .  \nTheir father cut the vines that held the sticks together . He gave a stick to each son and said , \"Now try to break the stick. \" One son broke his stick easily. The second son broke his stick easily. The other two sons also broke their sticks easily.  \n\"Look , my sons , \" the old man said. \"When the vines of brotherly love bind you together , not many things can break your strength. 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