More Jamaican proverbs
Never judge by outward appearances alone.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb A he-goat never wants to scratch his back till he see a stone wall.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Parents always think that their children are destined for greatness.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb It is no use pretending to be something you are not as the true you will always show.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Do not expect to achieve success overnight, take it slowly.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb If you are unable to get turkey, then you must be satisfied with John Crow.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb The person who brings gossip to you is the same one taking it back.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Before allowing good food to spoil, allow the belly to burst.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb I’m free to say what I want.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb No matter how drunk the cockroach becomes, he never makes the mistake of walking past the yard of the fowl.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Sleep has no master.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Not everyone goes to church for the same reason, some just go to gossip.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Every day’s fishing day, but not every day’s a day to catch fish.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb The rooster was killed by his own mouth.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Practice what you preach.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb If you are afraid of the eye, you will never eat the head.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb
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