Maori Proverb Quotations

Only the foolish visit the land of the cannibals

Many stars cannot be concealed by a small cloud

He who stands, lives, he who sleeps, dies

Persist as resolutely as you persist in eating

In a very old tree you may be certain that the sapwood is on the outside, while the heartwood is in the middle

The block of wood should not dictate to the carver

Never spend time with people who don't respect you

A house full of people is a house full of different points of view

The more you ask how much longer it will take, the longer the journey seems

A bird which eats berries can be caught, but not a bird that eats wood

A brave man who climbs trees is food for their roots