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Haitian Proverbs

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Si ou prese twop, ou p’ap vanse.

If you hurry too much, you won’t advance.  Meaning: Take it easy, one step at a time.

Aug 18 2009 a 012

Sel pa konn vante di l’ sale.

Salt doesn’t brag that it is saltly.  Meaning: Those who are truly good at what they don’t need to brag.

Fanedcka

kozman mande chez

Conversation begs a chair.  Meaning: A good conversation requires sitting down.

Joulanda

Se je pa we bouch pa pale

What the eye does not see, the mouth does not speak. Meaning:  Be certain before you speak

Aug 18 2009 a 008

Bonjou se pospo ou.

Good Morning is your passport. Meaning: Good manners will get you anywhere. Aug 14 2009 a 046

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