Dèyè mòn gen mòn.

“Beyond the mountains, there are more mountains.”

No matter how great your struggle, greater ones may still lie ahead — life presents challenge after challenge.

Piti piti, zwazo fè nich li.

“Little by little, the bird builds its nest.”

Patience and steady, small effort accomplish what haste cannot.

Yon sèl dwèt pa ka manje kalalou.

“One finger alone cannot eat okra.”

No one can accomplish everything alone; people need one another.

Sak vid pa kanpe.

“An empty sack cannot stand up.”

A person with nothing to sustain them — no food, no support — cannot function or achieve much.

Bèl dan pa di zanmi.

“Beautiful teeth do not mean a friend.”

A warm smile does not guarantee true friendship; judge people by their actions, not their charm.

Tout moun se moun.

“Every person is a person.”

Regardless of wealth, status, or background, every human being deserves equal dignity and respect.