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Sèl pa vante tèt li di l sale
Meaning
This proverb means you don't have to brag to others about your abilities, status or accomplishments. People will know of them from your actions.
It is similar to the English expression let your actions speak for themselves.
Translation: No need to brag. Let your actions speak for themselves.
Literal Meaning: Salt doesn't boast itself say its salty.
Example 1
Ou pa bezwen did tout elèv ou fò nan matematik. Sèl pa vante tèt li di l sale.
You don't have to tell all students you're good at math. There's no need to boast about your abilties.
Example 2
Sèl pa vante tèt li di l sale. Di Emmanuel pou l sispann di li gen gwo mak machin.
There's no need to brag. Tell Emmanuel he needs to stop saying he has luxury vehicles.
Fun Facts
Like many other cultures in the world, salt is a cherised ingredient in Haitian food.
Therefore, the popularity of salt of as a staple ingredient in Haitian food likely led this proverb to develop overtime.
The lesson of this saying is to not brag about your abilties, accomplishment or status. Rather, such things should be proven by what you do.