More Jamaican proverbs
When the ashes are cold, even a dog can sleep there.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Make the best of a bad situation, and be content with what you have.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb 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 Life isn’t fair.
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
Original quotes
From our community writers
Getting so deep in the process of creating the life I want for myself, so I’m turning out anything/ anyone that doesn’t align with my vision.
Dau VoireDau Voire I am finding the courage to breathe as I am.
Shelby EnsignShelby Ensign Sadness that is caused by the absence of love is deadly for the heart.
Laura ChouetteLaura Chouette Always find a reason to love.
H. DcostaH. Dcosta You are healing yourself with poetry what could be more beautiful than that?
Aurora RaineAurora Raine Not everyone takes every opportunity that comes their way because it takes a lot of work.
Edgar DoucetEdgar Doucet I could never love her, the fear of losing would be too strong.
AtticusAtticus The lack of influence or power is more dangerous than worrying about things being reduced to nothingness.
Mwanandeke KindemboMwanandeke Kindembo
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