Haitian Author Quotes

“If someone you know knows something about you that you didn't tell 'em, reevaluate your circle.”
― Liz Faublas, Million Dollar Pen, Ink.

“I'm all for supporting entrepreneurship, especially within one's personal sphere. Still, be wise. Careful who you do business with (especially someone handling sensitive information i.e finances, records, contracts). It takes one "falling out", and your entire life is laid bare over hard feelings. Business ethics and diplomacy tend to get lost in the fog of anger, jealousy, and/or resentment. Everything is not for everyone. Vet a friend, like you would a stranger.
It's business, not personal.”
― Liz Faublas, Million Dollar Pen, Ink.

“I'm learning daily the walk that comes with the talk, can bear a heavy burden. Being a leader, a mentor, a STRONG WOMAN, means you will be tested, challenged, embattled. You don't get to just say you are "tough" and "no-nonsense" and declare you are not taking crap. You better be ready to withstand the shots that come with it. People aren't just gonna get out of your way or respect you simply because you say you are "that chick". You better be ready to defend that crown and protect it too! In the end, when you know you've stood for something, you protected your dignity, you can share the lessons because you live by what you teach, and you inspired someone to be true to who they are and to take control of their destiny and walk into their strength and greatness., you will understand why it is so important for you to shoulder the struggles. Your purpose is greater than the discomfort of hard knocks. In the end, owning all that is empowering is worth the price of admission.

Push through Queens. It's what we do. And we are built for it!”
― Liz Faublas, Million Dollar Pen, Ink.

“Dominicans are, in fact, Haitians by default
Since the natives named the whole Island Ayiti
Ignoring this fact makes you a dolt
We are all Creole, just different mentality”
― Ricardo Derose

“The thing about power is, EVERYONE has power in some form or another. How, why, where, and with (or against) whom you use your power is what sets you apart from others. Powerful people act strategically to reach a meaningful, beneficial goal; an outcome that serves the greater good. A lot of people *with* power (there is a difference) act to keep you from reaching goals. They are self-serving and insecure; they overcompensate by wielding power to mask weaknesses. Someone who weaponizes power has little understanding of how the influence works.
Ultimately, how you choose to use (or abuse) power, is completely your choice and a reflection of your character.”
― Liz Faublas, Million Dollar Pen, Ink.

“Every time you doubt yourself, feel like giving up, think the enemy is winning, underestimate your strength, power, endurance, you give negativity another opportunity to keep you from being the incredible human being you are destined to become. Push harder if you need to, want it more if you have to, believe in yourself because, well, if you don't, you can't expect others to. Fight for the happiness and success you have earned!”
― Liz Faublas, Million Dollar Pen, Ink.

“Last night I had a dream I lost someone I loved (Yes, this is a very Haitian thing to say, but don't judge me, I am now officially my mother ”
― Liz Faublas, Million Dollar Pen, Ink.

“Mais le Père Angelo se refusa tout net à serrer la main au prêtre du vaudou”
― Marie Vieux-Chauvet, Love, Anger, Madness: A Haitian Trilogy

“À quoi sert la Littérature sinon qu'à un deal, enfin un détour, pour mieux soudoyer Dieu?
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La voix qui parle en toi, laisse-la parler. Laisse-la parler plus que de raison, jusqu'a ce qu'elle se casse et fasse écho dehors.
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Seul le saignement dentaire fera justice de la transparence du verbe.”
― James Noël, Estilhaços – Antologia de Poesia Haitiana Contemporânea

“Face à l'épouvante des mains nues
la Poésie
souveraine exigence”
― Evelyne Trouillot, Estilhaços – Antologia de Poesia Haitiana Contemporânea