United we stand, divided we fall

Meaning: Strength comes from unity.

Origin: Aesop's fables, later used as American political motto.

Translations

• French: L'union fait la force (literally: Unity makes strength)
• Spanish: La unión hace la fuerza (literally: Union makes strength)
• Japanese: 団結すれば立ち、分裂すれば倒れる (Danketsu sureba tachi, bunretsu sureba taoreru) (literally: United we stand, divided we fall)

More proverbs about Communication

• A rising tide lifts all boats — General improvements benefit everyone.
• A chain is only as strong as its weakest link — A group's effectiveness is limited by its weakest member.
• Silence speaks volumes — What is not said can be more meaningful than what is.
• There's no such thing as bad publicity — Any attention, even negative, can be beneficial.
• Many hands make light work — Tasks are easier when shared among many people.
• What you see is what you get — There's nothing hidden or disguised.

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