Afors al larivier kalbas i kase.

“The jug that goes too often to the river breaks in the end.”

Push your luck too many times and it will eventually fail you.

Pti a pti zwazo in fer son nik.

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

Patience and small, steady effort accomplish great things.

Ant de brans ki pe frote pa met ledwa.

“Do not put your finger between two branches that are rubbing together.”

Stay out of other people's quarrels, or you may get hurt yourself.

Apre lanmor, la tizann.

“Medicine is given after the patient has died.”

Help or advice offered too late is worthless.

Apre lapli bo tan.

“After the rain comes the fine weather.”

Hard times pass, and better days always follow.

Balye nef, balye prop.

“A new broom sweeps clean.”

Newcomers often perform enthusiastically before habits and old ways return.