51 Creole Proverbs / Page 5
- 41. The sea breeze blows the pelican where he wants to go.
 - 42. The tail of an ox says, "Time goes, time comes."
- 43. What you don't know is bigger than you.
- 44. What you lose in the fire, you will find in the ashes.
- 45. When the big fish fight the shrimps must lie low.
- 46. When the crocodile says that the river crossing is deep you must believe it.
- 47. You can hate the dog, but do not tell him that his teeth are dirty.
- 48. You can make a mule cross the river but you cant make him drink the water.
- 49. You may hide the fire, but what about the smoke?
- 50. You must have slept with jean to know how he snores.
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