51 Creole Proverbs / Page 3
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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.51.
You never meet your mother-in-law on the day that you are welldressed.