Quotes from African-American saying

Blues ain't nothin' but a po' man's heart disease.

Life is short and full of blisters.

The big bee flies high, the little bee makes the honey; the black folks makes the cotton, and the white folks get the money.

Been down so long, down don't worry me.

If you cain't bear no crosses, you cain't wear no crown.

Old Satan couldn't get along without plenty of help.