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Jamaican Proverbs

S M A L L   A X
F A L L   B I G   T R E E
Jamaican proverb
Meaning: Unassuming things can prove to be very important / impactful

P I C K   S E N S E
O U T T A   N O N S E N S E
Jamaican proverb
Meaning: There is a lesson to be learnt in every situation

E V E R Y   M I C K L E
M E K   A   M U C K L E
Jamaican proverb
Meaning: Small savings will amount to greater earnings

T I M E   L O N G A   D A N   R O P E
Jamaican proverb
Meaning: Be patient, your time will come / Time is the master of all things

B U D   C Y A A   F L Y
P O N   O N E   W I N G
Jamaican proverb
Meaning: Every good thing has its limits

O N E   O N E   C O C O
F U L L   B A S K E T
Jamaican proverb
Meaning: You can achieve a lot with patience

T I D A Y   F I   Y U H ,
T O M A R O   F I   M E
Jamaican proverb
Meaning: You can't succeed everyday

D I   O L D A   D I   M O O N ,
D I   B R I G H T A   I T   S H I N E
Jamaican proverb
Meaning: Age can bring out the best in people / Age brings experience and wisdom

R A I N   A   F A L L
B U T   D U T T Y   T U F F
Jamaican proverb
Meaning: Even those who look wealthy / prosperous have struggles

W A H   S W E E T   N A N N Y   G O A T ,
R U N   I M   B E L L Y
Jamaican proverb
Meaning: There are things that seem great but cause more harm than good
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