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More Jamaican Proverbs

• I’m free to say what I want.
• Be discreet in what you communicate to others.
• Mischief comes by the pound and goes by the ounce.
• You never see smoke without fire.
• When the ashes are cold, even a dog can sleep there.
• Do not take pleasure in the misfortunes of others as the same could happen to you.
• The person is too slight.
• Not everything that comes from above is a blessing.
• Before allowing good food to spoil, allow the belly to burst.
• What went wrong in the morning cannot be remedied in the evening.
• Do not be misled by others’ excitement; use the facts to judge something for yourself.
• Make good manners a regular part of your life.
• The new broom sweeps clean, but the old broom knows all the corners.
• Sheltered persons don’t know true hardship or troubles.
• When someone behaves in an overly enthusiastic manner.
• The person who brings gossip to you is the same one taking it back.
• Do not purchase a pussycat in a bag.
• Take what you can get until you can get what you want.
• A good friend is better than money in the pocket.
• When a meagre plantain wants to die, it shoots.
• If you do not smash an ant, it is impossible for you to find its guts.
• Too many rats never dug a good hole.
• If you are unable to get turkey, then you must be satisfied with John Crow.
• Words are never enough to get through difficult situations. Offer practical solutions and not just mere talk.
• When some people find themselves with a little extra cash, they spend it on things that they don’t even need.
• Don’t let one donkey choke you.
• When the cocoa (cacao) ripens, it bursts.