More Jamaican proverbs
Too many rats never dug a good hole.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb When someone behaves in an overly enthusiastic manner.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Not everything that comes from above is a blessing.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Long run, short catch.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb A thick blanket causes a man to sleep late.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb When a man’s belly is filled, he breaks the pot.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb People tend to point out the faults in others than their own.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb The Parson always christens his own child first.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb A woman has a mouth like a fowl.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Think before you speak.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Nothing lasts forever.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb That which appears too good, can hurt you.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb What is yours will always be yours.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Do not underestimate the value of the elderly.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb If you put your hand in the devil’s mouth, take it out carefully.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Every day the devil helps the theif; one day God will help the watchman.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb
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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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