Haitian Proverb Quotes

“god gives but does not share" --haitian proverb”
― Tracy Kidder

“No wise sayings today?" Tiana asked. Ms. Rose loved sharing nuggets of wisdom she said were passed down from her mother.
The woman's brow lifted. "Actually, I do have one for you: Ti bwa ou pa wè, se li ki pete je ou. The twig you don't see is the one that puts out your eye."
Tiana peered at the flowers Ms. Rose had handed her. "Are there twigs in here?"
"Be cautious," the woman said. "It means to always be aware of your surroundings.”
― Farrah Rochon, Almost There

“Pye chat dous men zong li move. The paw of a cat is sweet, but its claws are nasty.”
― Farrah Rochon, Almost There