Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Discussing a Maori Proverb

We have been discussing Maori proverbs as part of our Rich Task and Philosophy.
Read the proverb below. What does it mean to you? Why is knowledge and communication important? Can you give an example of the ideas suggested in this proverb? Can you explain why might you agree or disagree with this proverb?

He aha te kai ō te rangatira? He Kōrero, he kōrero, he kōrero.
(What is the food of the leader? It is knowledge. It is communication.)