The unifying effect of the Church is seen in the smaller range of variations in the books for liturgical use, and the fellowship of scholars exercised at least some influence in the same direction.
"Fine Books"
Alfred W. Pollard
If, on the other hand, there is a unifying principle amid such diversity, this it must be which can control and direct all to one end.
"The Old Riddle and the Newest Answer"
John Gerard
It is primarily rational, and all the lower powers of passion are derived from the controlling and unifying reason.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill