Mauri Ora – Wisdom From the Maori World By Peter Aslop

Pearls of wisdom contained in proverbs – whakatauk I – have been gifted from generation to generation as an intrinsic part of the Maori world. As powerful metaphors, they combine analogy and cultural history in the most economical of words. Short and insightful, they surprise, engendering reflection, learning and personal growth. Mauri Ora links whakatauk I to key personal virtues idealised across cultures and generations. The virtues – wisdom, courage, compassion, integrity