More Jamaican proverbs
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 Have-nots covet what the Haves take for granted.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb I came here to drink milk, not to count cows.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Every dog has his day, and every cat has his 4 o’clock.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Don’t go looking for trouble.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb A patient man rides a donkey.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb The peacock hides his foot when he hears about his tail.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Life isn’t fair.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb You can shake a man’s head, but you cannot shake his heart.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb When some people find themselves with a little extra cash, they spend it on things that they don’t even need.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Take what you can get until you can get what you want.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb Do not be misled by others’ excitement; use the facts to judge something for yourself.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb You never see smoke without fire.
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb The mug is not broken, therefore the coffee is not thrown away (or wasted).
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb If you cannot catch Quaku (Harry), catch his shirt
Jamaican ProverbJamaican Proverb
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From our community writers
Life is a journey through the sea between the Islands of birth and success.
AurthurAurthur There are times when god speaks. You might not hear the words, but you’ll see. You’ll see.
Sonya TeclaiSonya Teclai For in the wild I feel the safest where the thorns of the invisible hand can not prick me.
Raha ArazRaha Araz I tried to write you something uplifting but I could only see grey.
Carmen AmadosCarmen Amados I want to spend the rest of my coffee’s with you.
Jessica PickardJessica Pickard Never again will I give, give myself to those who refuse to see my fire.
TMCTMC You attract the energy you give out to the world.
Stuart PetersonStuart Peterson We are built on a foundation of facades.
Amanda KarchAmanda Karch
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