More Jamaican proverbs
You tend to stick to people of the same nature.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Don’t get involved in things that don’t concern you.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Things are not always as they seem.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb The chicken, unaware of the danger posed by the hovering hawk, makes merry.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb If you want everything you see, you will eventually lose all.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb When you find yourself in trouble, a child’s shirt fits you.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb What tastes sweet in the mouth burns the belly.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Shoes alone know if the stocking have holes.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Don’t let one donkey choke you.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb A good friend is better than money in the pocket.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Make good manners a regular part of your life.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb 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
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Poetry is the voice of the soul and the inspiration of the heart.
Teresa PeresTeresa Peres But it was now time for her to go away-to find someone who could show her what happiness was.
Lang LeavLang Leav Just because you haven’t seen how wonderful, beautiful, and special she is, doesn’t mean no one else will.
Norah RoseNorah Rose A memory is a star or a stain.
Aneena BijuAneena Biju Love her, but don’t forget to leave her wild.
Little PaulsonLittle Paulson Do your own thing and live your way of happiness.
Emily BockEmily Bock I’ve experienced departure far too much to have the courage and call anyone my own.
Mira R. AridiMira R. Aridi More often than I am not, all I need is the rise of my own lungs – I am already complete.
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