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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