On the stomach; whereas poison becomes a
necessary to the man accustomed to it. When we
offer a cocoanut, the thing of value is not the nut,
but the honour for which it stands; the cocoanut is
acceptable when it is accompanied by a kindly
spirit and good intentions. Good habits are natural
to one who is sincere; but if you enforce them, will
they take root? Tuka says, Follow natural incli-
nation in all your proceedings; we have leisure
and patience on our side.
The fitness or purity of our mind, the mind
itself can testify; there is no need for any
one to inform it on this point. If you mean to be
truly brave, you must be ready to sacrifice your
life. You will then enjoy bliss beyond measure;
both lord and people alike will honour you. Tuka
says, As is the speech, such is the impression
it makes.
necessary to the man accustomed to it. When we
offer a cocoanut, the thing of value is not the nut,
but the honour for which it stands; the cocoanut is
acceptable when it is accompanied by a kindly
spirit and good intentions. Good habits are natural
to one who is sincere; but if you enforce them, will
they take root? Tuka says, Follow natural incli-
nation in all your proceedings; we have leisure
and patience on our side.
The fitness or purity of our mind, the mind
itself can testify; there is no need for any
one to inform it on this point. If you mean to be
truly brave, you must be ready to sacrifice your
life. You will then enjoy bliss beyond measure;
both lord and people alike will honour you. Tuka
says, As is the speech, such is the impression
it makes.