Māori Proverbs
Māori Proverbs & Sayings By many, by thousands, the work will be accomplished. Seek the treasure you value most dearly: if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain. As an old net withers another is remade. As man disappears from sight, the land remains What is done is done. Seek after learning for the sake of your wellbeing. The leaves of the manuka tree have been laid down. An active soul is a healthy soul. With your basket and my basket the people will live. Leave your praises for someone else. My love for you knows no bounds. The flounder (fish) does not return to his dust. Small in size is contrasted with great in value or beauty. A lazy dog sticks close to the fire and singes its tail. Words can't express how much I love you. My success should not be bestowed onto me alone, as it was not individual success but success of a collective. My language is my awakening, my language is the window to my soul. Like the honey of the flax fl...