The sentences are: "And my advice to all people is, Don't stay at home any more than you can help; but when you have GOT to stay at home a while, buy a package of those insurance tickets and sit up nights. You cannot be too cautious."
Irony is defined as stating the opposite of what is intended and it usually has a humorous effect.
the maori feel overwhelmed by their land. the maori feel afraid of their land. the maori feel deep affection for their land.