Quote by Keri Hulme: “For without doubt, the world is one, and all things are related.”

This quote expresses a deep philosophical belief in the interconnectedness of everything in the universe. It suggests that all beings, natural elements, and experiences are part of a single, unified whole, emphasizing a holistic worldview.

Hulme's novel, winner of the Booker Prize, explored Māori spirituality and a holistic worldview in a bicultural New Zealand, articulating indigenous philosophies about the unity of existence during a period of cultural revival.

New Zealand novelist of Māori, Scots, and English descent, best known for her debut novel The Bone People, which won the Booker Prize in 1985. Her work draws deeply on Māori spirituality, mythology, and the New Zealand landscape. She lived most of her life in Okarito on the South Island's West Coast.