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Bay kou bliye, pòte mak sonje

The one who strikes forgets, the one who carries the mark remembers

Haitian proverb

memory, injustice

Harm is forgettable only to whoever caused it. Often invoked about historical injury.

The proverb belongs to the Haitian people. The translation and the note are our own.

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Bourik travay, chwal galonnen

The donkey works, the horse shows off its trim

Haitian proverb

labour, injustice, class

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Sonje lapli ki leve mayi ou

Remember the rain that raised your corn

Haitian proverb

gratitude, memory

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