Our proverb for today is “Achte, peye; prete, remèt. Men sa ki fè yon nonm” which literally translated to "Buy, pay; lend, give back. That’s what makes a man". We say this proverb to remind people that honesty is a payback check. It also emphasizes the importance of integrity in financial transactions and interpersonal relationships.

People of good character will always try to fulfill their obligations even in difficult period of time.

This proverb is use as a piece of advice in Haitian’s community, whether a parent said it to a child to enforce their character, or a friend to another to remind them why honesty and integrity matter for the good of our community in their relationships.