More Jamaican proverbs
Self praise is no recommendation.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb John crow never thinks of making his house until it rains.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb If you spit in the sky, it falls into your eye.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Have-nots covet what the Haves take for granted.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb I came here to drink milk, not to count cows.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Every dog has his day, and every cat has his 4 o’clock.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Don’t go looking for trouble.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb A patient man rides a donkey.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb The peacock hides his foot when he hears about his tail.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb You can shake a man’s head, but you cannot shake his heart.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb When some people find themselves with a little extra cash, they spend it on things that they don’t even need.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Take what you can get until you can get what you want.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Do not be misled by others’ excitement; use the facts to judge something for yourself.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb You never see smoke without fire.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb The mug is not broken, therefore the coffee is not thrown away (or wasted).
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb If you cannot catch Quaku (Harry), catch his shirt
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb
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From our community writers
And that is how time heals, not by erasing but by blurring all the memories.
VesmirVesmir Let me follow my dream. Let me follow my queen.
Moses AlexanderMoses Alexander Be kind to yourself, the way you would be to someone you love.
Courtney PeppernellCourtney Peppernell We need to surrender ourselves to the water before we can climb the spiral ladder.
Nikol MejdnNikol Mejdn You gave me the courage to rise but my darling robin why did you fly leaving me behind these four walls all alone?
Ophelia ScarlettOphelia Scarlett Giving up your dreams is easy, but ask yourself is it really easy to live without dreams?
Sania AbbasSania Abbas It’s funny how we say a person ‘made’ us when they actually broke us. Sort of like how I say ‘funny’ – but I actually mean sad.
Ranata SuzukiRanata Suzuki You can’t keep living backwards – Reminiscing on what was, And terrified to pursue What could be.
J.S BrownJ.S Brown
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