Pye chat dous, men zong li move
The cat's paw is soft, but its claw is wicked
— Haitian proverb —
A gentle manner can carry a sharp intent.
The proverb belongs to the Haitian people. The translation and the note are our own.
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Lè ravèt vle fè dans, li pa janm envite poul
When the cockroach wants to throw a dance, it never invites the hen
— Haitian proverb —