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Si bèf te konn fòs yo, majoral pa ta lanse yo

If the oxen knew their own strength, the driver would not drive them

Haitian proverb

power, class, solidarity

The many outnumber the few; power depends on their not seeing it.

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Men anpil, chay pa lou

Many hands, the load is not heavy

Haitian proverb

solidarity, work

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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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Ravèt pa janm gen rezon devan poul

The cockroach is never in the right in front of the chicken

Haitian proverb

power, justice

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Pale franse pa vle di lespri

Speaking French does not mean intelligence

Haitian proverb

class, language, pretension

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Konplo pi fò pase wanga

A plot is stronger than a charm

Haitian proverb

conspiracy, power

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Se lè koulèv mouri ou wè longè l

It is when the snake dies that you see its length

Haitian proverb

hindsight, power

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