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"This phrase captures Kamehameha's vision for the Hawaiian Islands after unification. Instead of ruling through force and division, he sought genuine unity—not just political but spiritual and communal. ""One breath"" suggests shared life; ""one mind"" implies common purpose; ""one heart"" points to collective care and aloha. This is an internal standard: unity begins with individuals choosing to see themselves as part of a greater whole. It's not conformity but harmony, where diverse islands and peoples recognize their interdependence and kinship."