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Chen gen kat pye men li mache nan yon sèl chemen
Meaning
You can only make one choice at a time.
This proverb shows the importance of focusing on one goal or decision at a time.
Translation: A dog has four feet, but it walks on only one path
Literal Meaning: Dog has four feet, but it walks on only one path
Example 1
M pap fè etid pou m vin enfimyè ak yon pwofesè an menm tan. Chen gen kat pye men li mache nan yon sèl chemen.
I am not going to study to become a nurse and a teacher at the same time. I can only make one choice at a time.
Example 2
Di Wisly pou l kòmanse sèlman yon biznis pou kounye a. Chen gen kat pye men li mache nan yon sèl chemen.
Tell Wisly to start only one business for now. It's better to focus on one at a time.
Fun Facts
In Haiti, it's not uncommon to see stray dogs tirelessly walking about along the streets in search of an easy meal.
Threfore, it is possible this proverb was inspired by the locals observing the dog's four-footed means of transport.
The key lesson of this saying is to keep razor sharp focus on your goals, not constantly swaying to the left or right.