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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“You can't have your cake and eat it too.”

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“All that glitters ain't gold.”

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“You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.”

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“Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger.”

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“Trouble don't last always.”

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“Don't poke the bear.”

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“Beggars can't be choosers.”

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“That's just how the cookie crumbles.”

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“Don't bring me no mess.”

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“Lord, have mercy.”

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“Cleaner than a Sunday-morning church congregation.”

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“Pretty as a peach.”

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“Make hay while the sun shines.”

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“Wait broke the wagon.”

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“A penny saved is a penny earned.”

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“Never bite off more than you can chew.”

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“You don't know what you got until it's gone.”

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“Money in the bank ain't money in your hand.”

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“Time waits for no one.”

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“Don't let the smooth taste fool you.”

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“Tell the truth and shame the devil.”

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“Show me your friends and I'll show you your future.”

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“Walk soft and carry a big stick.”

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“Better safe than sorry.”

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