“A crybaby (for a stubborn) never gets his rights.”

Every dog has his day, and every cat has his 4 o’clock.

Don’t go looking for trouble.

A patient man rides a donkey.

The peacock hides his foot when he hears about his tail.

Life isn’t fair.

You can shake a man’s head, but you cannot shake his heart.

When some people find themselves with a little extra cash, they spend it on things that they don’t even need.

Take what you can get until you can get what you want.

Do not be misled by others’ excitement; use the facts to judge something for yourself.

You never see smoke without fire.

The mug is not broken, therefore the coffee is not thrown away (or wasted).

If you cannot catch Quaku (Harry), catch his shirt

There’s someone out there for everyone.

There is a fire blowing at the tail of the mouse, but he believes he is feeling the effects of a cooling breeze.

There is trouble in the business, and Anancy takes it home.

The alligator lays eggs, but he is not a fowl.