Chita pa bay
Literally, the English translation this proverb would be: "Sitting down doesn't give/profit".
Haiti is a country where people have to work, to go for what they want in order to have it. No one is thinking about or working towards your happiness, well-being or your future except you yourself. The society is built on entrepreneurship and hard work.
We are aware that time moves quickly. We all have goals and projects. There are some goals that need steps or cumulative little accomplishments to be accomplished. We can not stay only on planning or sit down to only contemplate/enjoy a middle success neither without taking any actions to accomplish the goal.
Haitians say this proverb to teach lazy people or those that tend to be lazy the reality of the Haitian society and life. If you are in movement, God might direct your steps so that you find wisdom or be at the right place and meet the right people to help you accomplish something for your life. But while you are sitting down, you are not productive. And this is bad for someone that lives in this special country named Haiti.
People also say this proverb when they are about to go back to work/business after having a moment of rest. They remind themselves and teach others that laziness does not prosper people and easy does not accomplish great.
Any time you see a lazy people or you tend to be lazy, remember that "Chita pa bay."
