Language Quote by traditional Hawaiian proverb
![“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](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6f1/traditional-hawaiian-proverb-2_language_i-ka-lelo-no-ke-ola-i-ka-lelo-n-ka-make_2997493.jpg)
““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.]””
About This Quote
Source Proverb collection, 1990
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
counseling
conflict resolution
education
rituals
daily conversation
Questions to Reflect On
- reflective
- cautious
A Different Perspective
How do your words affect others?;When have words healed you?
