“Luhi wahine 'ia. Labored over by a woman. Spoken in respect and admiration of a family reared by a woman who alone fed and clothed them.” WomenMothersSingle MotherhoodHawaiian Saying Book:Nā Wahine: Hawaiian Proverbs and Inspirational Quotes Celebrating Women in Hawai'i Source: Nā Wahine: Hawaiian Proverbs and Inspirational Quotes Celebrating Women in Hawai'i