“Turn your face toward the sun and the shadows will fall behind you.”

— Maori proverb · Happiness quote

— MAORI PROVERB

Proverb

A traditional proverb of the Maori, the Indigenous people of New Zealand (Aotearoa), handed down through generations.

More like this

For the raindrop, joy is in entering the river.

The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.

The most important thing is to enjoy your life — to be happy — it's all that matters.

All seasons are beautiful for the person who carries happiness within.

The person born with a talent they are meant to use will find their greatest happiness in using it.

Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.

A lot of times people look at the negative side of what they feel they can't do. I always look on the positive side of what I can do.

You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one.