Jamaican proverbs
Jamaican Proverbs119 proverbs“When the poor man gets up, he becomes trouble to the world.”
More Jamaican proverbs
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 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 There’s someone out there for everyone.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb There is a fire blowing at the tail of the mouse, but he believes he is feeling the effects of a cooling breeze.
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