Black Sayings

The phrases we grew up hearing — "shut the door and stop letting all the air outside," "you gon' stop going in and out of this house." Submit yours; we'll pair it with art that captures the nostalgia.

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“Birds of a feather flock together.”

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“What's in the dark will come to light.”

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“A leopard can't change its spots.”

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“Don't bite the hand that feeds you.”

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“Give the devil his due.”

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“Hindsight is 20/20.”

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“This too shall pass.”

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“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can really hurt me.”

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“Mind your business and stay out of grown folks' business.”

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“Don't borrow trouble.”

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“Watch and pray.”

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“Take it to the Lord in prayer.”

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“You catch more flies with honey than vinegar.”

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“Two wrongs don't make a right.”

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“What goes around comes around.”

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“Everything that glitters ain't gold.”

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“All money ain't good money.”

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“That ain't my circus, that ain't my monkey.”

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“You can't make this stuff up.”

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“Don't dish it out if you can't take it.”

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“It's the principle.”

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“Same circus, different clowns.”

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“You will reap what you sow.”

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“Don't let nobody steal your joy.”

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