Hawaiian Sayings And Quotes

by allinspiration.com

“You are the lei I entwine with the beauty of your smile. ”
– Robert Cazimero

“The ‘aina (land) is my whole life. Without her, I can’t enjoy. I sense that the land provides energy… That’s where my energy comes from–the sun, the land. ”
– Eddie Pu

“There is no more beautiful hideaway than this spectacular chain of tropical islands. ”
– Ray Riegert

“Somehow, the love of the islands, like the love of a woman, just happens. One cannot determine in advance to love a particular woman, nor can one so determine to love Hawaii. ”
– Jack London

“Ka manu kahea i ka wa’a e holo (1478). “The bird that calls the canoe to sail.” Said of the kioea (bristle-thighed curlew), whose early morning call was often a signal to canoes to go fishing or traveling.”
– Hawaiian Proverb

“Ha’ule i ka hope wa’a (489). “Left in the aft of the canoe.” Said of one who comes last or is tardy.”
– Hawaiian Proverb

“Ha’alele koa wa’a i koa kanaka (398). “The koa canoe has departed, leaving the warriors behind.” Said when a canoe goes off and leaves the people behind.”
– Hawaiian Proverb

“‘Au i ke kai me he manu ala (237). “Cross the sea like a bird.” To sail across the sea.”
– Hawaiian Proverb

“Ola i ke ahe lau makani (2483) “Life is in a gentle breath of wind.” Said of a breeze on a hot day.”
– Hawaiian Proverb

“Hu ka makani (1133) “The winds roars.” Said of great speed.”
– Hawaiian Proverb

“Poho pono na pe’a heke a ku ana (2681). “A full sail helped him to arrive.” Said of a fast traveler.”
– Hawaiian Proverb

“E lauhoe mai na wa’a; i ke ka, i ka hoe; i ka hoe, i ke ka; pae aku i ka ‘aina (327) “Everybody paddle the canoes together; bail and paddle, paddle and bail, and the shore will be reached.”If everybody pitches in, the work is quickly done.”
– Hawaiian Proverb

“He noio ‘a’e ‘ale no ke kai 1oa (844). “A noddy tern that treads over the billows of the distant sea.” An expression of admiration for a person outstanding in wisdom and skill.”
– Hawaiian Proverb

“‘A’ohe wa’a ho’ohoa 0 ka la ‘ino (216). “No canoe is defiant on a stormy day.”
– Hawaiian Proverb

“He ho’okele wa’a no ka la ‘ino (592). “A steersman for a stormy day.” A courageous person.”
– Hawaiian Proverb

“Kihe ka ihu i ka ‘ale (1789). “One who sneezes when the spray from the surf rises at the bow of the canoe.” Said of one who braves danger with indifference.”
– Hawaiian Proverb

“‘A’OLE E ‘OLELO MAI ANA KE AHI UA ANA IA Fire will never say that it has had enough The fire of love or anger will burn as long as you are feeding it. Fuel your energy to create the life you want.”
– Hawaiian Saying

“‘A’A I KA HULA, WAIHO KA HILAHILA I KA HALE When one wants to dance the hula, bashfulness should be left at home. Live with passion. Do not fear change – embrace it!”
– Hawaiian Saying

“‘A’OHE PU’U KI’EKI’E KE HO’A’O ‘IA E PI’i No cliff is so tall it cannot be climbed We all face problems in life but every problem has a solution. Remember that life is a gift and believe in yourself.”
– Hawaiian Saying

“WELA KA HAO! Strike while the iron is hot! In the hustle and bustle of life today it is easy to procrastinate but when opportunity knocks, answer the door. Don’t leave until tomorrow what can be done today.”
– Hawaiian Saying

“The life of the land is preserved in righteousness.”
– Hawaiian Saying

“Stand firm.”
– Motto of Queen Lili`uokalani.

“No kind deed has ever lacked its reward.”
– Hawaiian Saying

“Remain among the clumps of grass and do not elevate yourself.”
– Hawaiian Proverb

“Hesitant walks the humble hearted.”
– Hawaiian Saying

“The ‘ohe taro leaps into its own hole.”
– Hawaiian Proverb

“A fondness by request.”
– Hawaiian Proverb

“Like the starfish, you have been chosen out of the multitude, to surf upon this cyber-shore and be inspired by a child’s wisdom. Become the wise keiki. “The sun is up, the tide is going out. If you don’t throw them in, they will die.”
– Unknown

“Return the aloha spirit back into your Sea of Life. Find your starfish. Throw them gently and wisely back into the sea so they may live. Making a difference, you will Live! ”
– Unknown

“In each and every one of us, there is something very special. We have all been gifted with the ability to make a positive difference. If we are fortunate enough to fully accept and acknowledge that gift, we gain the “mana”, the power to shape the future. ”
– Unknown

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