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To ka dansé lò tanbou ka bat.

“You dance when the drum beats.”

An effect follows its true cause; act in response to what actually calls for it.

— Traditional French Guiana Wisdom, French Guiana

Source: Traditional French Guiana Creole proverb (dolo), public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from French Guiana

Toti té ké volé si li té gen plim.

“The turtle would fly if it had feathers.”

People often claim they would achieve great things if only they had what they lack, an excuse for ambition that will never really be tested.

Source: Traditional French Guiana Creole proverb (dolo), public-domain oral tradition

Tanbou lwen gen bèl son.

“A distant drum sounds beautiful.”

Things far away or belonging to others often seem more appealing than what a person already has.

Source: Traditional French Guiana Creole proverb (dolo), public-domain oral tradition

Menm si chyen vandé so zouti, li pa bliyé so métyé.

“Even if the dog sells its tools, it does not forget its trade.”

A skill or piece of knowledge, once truly learned, stays with a person no matter what their circumstances become.

Source: Traditional French Guiana Creole proverb (dolo), public-domain oral tradition

Woun lanmen ka lavé lòt.

“One hand washes the other.”

People who help each other accomplish far more together than either could alone.

Source: Traditional French Guiana Creole proverb (dolo), public-domain oral tradition

Anlè kouri agouti, ou ké wè fòs chyen.

“It is when the agouti runs that you see the strength of the dog.”

True ability and character are revealed under pressure and testing, not in calm, easy moments.

Source: Traditional French Guiana Creole proverb (dolo), public-domain oral tradition

Bèf douvan bwè bon dilo.

“The ox in front drinks the good water.”

Whoever arrives first gets the best of what is available.

Source: Traditional French Guiana Creole proverb (dolo), public-domain oral tradition