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I ka 'ōlelo no ke ola, i ka 'ōlelo nō ka make. [In the…

“I ka 'ōlelo no ke ola, i ka 'ōlelo nō ka make. [In the language is life. In the language is death/ Words can heal; words can destroy.]” quote by traditional Hawaiian proverb
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““I ka 'ōlelo no ke ola, i ka 'ōlelo nō ka make. [In the language is life. In the language is death/ Words can heal; words can destroy.]””

traditional Hawaiian proverb

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Language holds power over life and death; words can heal or destroy.

In simple terms: Words can heal or harm.

Key Takeaway

Speak mindfully.

Themes

language words life death healing power culture wisdom communication responsibility

Mood

proverbial philosophical

Type

Language:1 Life:1 Words:1 Life Language:0 Words Heal:0 Death Words:0 Heal Words:0

When to use this quote

  • Cultural misinterpretation may dilute meaning.

Key Concepts

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Questions to Reflect On

  • reflective
  • cautious
A Different Perspective

How do your words affect others?;When have words healed you?

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