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He who wants it desperately cannot get it; he who get it easily does not want it or appreciate it.
More Jamaican Proverbs
If you cannot catch Quaku (Harry), catch his shirt
Self praise is no recommendation.
The dog does not howl if he has a bone.
What the goat does, the kid follows.
A thick blanket causes a man to sleep late.
Sleep has no master.
Deal with important matters first.
He who wants it desperately cannot get it; he who get it easily does not want it or appreciate it.
The mug is not broken, therefore the coffee is not thrown away (or wasted).
Make the best of a bad situation, and be content with what you have.
You cannot sit on the back of the cow and curse the skin of the cow.
A stone at the bottom of the river never feels the heat of the sun,
Long run, short catch.
No matter how drunk the cockroach becomes, he never makes the mistake of walking past the yard of the fowl.
Today for me, tomorrow for you.
The driver flogs his own wife first.
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.
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.
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.
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