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Classical antiquity4 quotes
Mankind have been created for the sake of one another. — Marcus Aurelius · 180He harms himself who does harm to another, and the evil plan is most harmful to the planner. — Hesiod · 700 BCMan is one name belonging to every nation upon earth. In them all is one soul though many tongues. Every country has its own language; yet the subjects of which the untutored soul speaks are the same everywhere. — Tertullian · 198From this point onwards history becomes an organic whole: the affairs of Italy and Africa are connected with those of Asia and of Greece, and all events bear a relationship and contribute to a single end. — Polybius · 117 BCAncient World1 quote
Moral force never dwells in solitude; it will always bring neighbors. — Confucius · 221 BCOld Testament Era1 quote
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! — Psalm 133:1 · 450 BC