More Jamaican proverbs
Get out of any situation in which you feel threatened or pressured into doing anything against your will.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Finger never says “look here,” he says “look yonder”.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb 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 The more you look, the less you will see.
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
Original quotes
From our community writers
Getting so deep in the process of creating the life I want for myself, so I’m turning out anything/ anyone that doesn’t align with my vision.
Dau VoireDau Voire I am finding the courage to breathe as I am.
Shelby EnsignShelby Ensign Sadness that is caused by the absence of love is deadly for the heart.
Laura ChouetteLaura Chouette Always find a reason to love.
H. DcostaH. Dcosta You are healing yourself with poetry what could be more beautiful than that?
Aurora RaineAurora Raine Not everyone takes every opportunity that comes their way because it takes a lot of work.
Edgar DoucetEdgar Doucet I could never love her, the fear of losing would be too strong.
AtticusAtticus The lack of influence or power is more dangerous than worrying about things being reduced to nothingness.
Mwanandeke KindemboMwanandeke Kindembo
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