Literal translation for this proverb could be “Cockroaches are never right in front of chicken."

Here in Haiti, people raise/breed chickens in their yard or around their houses in the neighborhood. The chickens are fed with corn by their owners, and they also eat whatever they find in the environment: insects, herbs, some flowers … They don't really have any special treatment like medication or any sort of veterinary consultation.

Around many neighborhoods, many kinds of insects are seen. “Ravèt" (cockroaches) is a common one. And any time a “poul” (chicken) sees a “ravèt” it chases it and eats it immediately.

Haitian people say that “ravèt” is always guilty and is condemned to be eaten by the judge “poul." They say this proverb when they see any kind of abuse of authority, power, or influence. In society, some categories of people are never right in front of those who have power or are resourceful.

What if we used our power, authority, and resources to build others and do not think they are automatically guilty because of their social position or situation?