Dominica — quotes, proverbs & wisdom

Piti hach ka bat gwo bwa.

“Little axe cuts big tree.”

Do not judge someone or something by its size; the small can accomplish what the large cannot.

Zandoli sav ki pyé bwa I ka mouté.

“The lizard knows which tree to climb.”

It is good to be wise; know your ground and choose your path carefully.

Wavèt pa ni padon douvan poul.

“The cockroach has no pardon in front of the fowl.”

Some situations leave no room for mercy or escape; certain consequences cannot be avoided.

Vyé kanawi ka fè bon bouyon.

“Old pots make good soup.”

Do not abandon the old and proven for the new; experience and tradition still hold great value.

“There are always two deaths, the real one and the one people know about.”