Quote by Te Kooti Arikirangi Te Tūruki: “Do not fear man, but fear God, and keep His commandments.”

This directive instructs followers to prioritize divine authority over human power, urging them to find courage in their faith and adhere to spiritual laws rather than succumbing to colonial intimidation or earthly rulers.

After years of warfare and facing continued pressure from the Crown, Te Kooti emphasized spiritual strength and adherence to Ringatū tenets as the ultimate source of power and guidance for his followers.

Māori religious prophet and military leader who founded the Ringatū faith in New Zealand in the 1860s while imprisoned without trial on the Chatham Islands by the colonial government. After escaping, he led a guerrilla campaign before receiving a pardon in 1883. He is a complex and contested figure in New Zealand history.