Maori - New Zealand - Maori
The high tree bends before the wind in Maori.
The high tree bends before the wind.
Meaning
Strength includes flexibility during pressure.
Literal translation
A tall tree bends when wind comes.
Usage example
The leader changed the plan because the high tree bends before the wind.
Flexibility protected the work.
Cultural context
A starter teaching idiom for leadership and wise adaptation.