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The Bondei proverb, sticks in a bundle are unbreakable, directly connects to the saying, there's safety in numbers.  This is because individual sticks can be stepped on, cut, snapped on one's knee, even if the stick is thick; there is always a way to break them.  However, when you bundle many sticks, it becomes increasingly harder to break them.  You can try to snap them on your knee, or step on them, but you will only break a couple of the sticks.  This is because, when tied together, the sticks support each other, and each individual stick becomes as stiff as the bundle.  This saying is meant to show the Bondei people that they need to stick together.  In Africa, people are beset with natural troubles every day, whether it be drought, flooding, animals, or sickness, and because of the simple way that many African people live, it is very difficult for any one villager to face these problems alone.  All in all, the proverb, sticks in a bundle are unbreakable, shows that unification is the key to facing adversity.