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Jamaica
Crab say im nu trus nu shadow afta dark
Don't make assumptions in uncertain situations.
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Crab walk too much lose him claw
If you overuse a thing you will break or lose it.
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Craven choke puppy
Greed will hurt you
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cry cry pickny neva have him right
People don't pay attention to those who constantly complain.
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Cyaa bury a man an lef out him foot
Be sure to properly complete the task at hand
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Dance a yard before yu dance abroad
Practice good behaviour at home before you go outside.
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Dawg a sweat an long hair hide it
Things are not always what they seem. Not all that glitters is gold. Outward success often masks hidden struggles or stress.
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Dawg a sweat and long hair hide it
Things are not always as they seem
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Dawg say 'if im ave money', im woulda buy flea
Some people spend money on useless or necessary things.
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Day longa dan rope
Time will right or avenge all wrongs
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Def ears gi liad trouble
Be certain of what you have heard before you choose to repeat it
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di higher monkey climb di more him expose
The more one shows off the more one is vulnerable to ridicule and criticism.
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Di hotta di battle, di sweeta di victory
Success is more rewarding after hard work and struggle
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Di house whe shelta yu when a rain, look fi it when sun hot
When you become successful, look out for those that helped you during your hard times.
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Di man mek outa honey, fly wi nyam him
People take advantage of the goodnatured.
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di more yu look di less yu si
The more you learn the more you realise you don't know
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di more yu stir shit di more it stink
The more you dig in a bad situation the worse it becomes
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Di ola di moon di brighta di shine
Age brings widsom
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Di olda di moon di brighta it shine
Age brings wisdom
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dog nu howl if him ha bone
Contented people don't protest things that don't concern them.
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duck nu lay egg before fowl
You can achieve success regardless of your origin or background.
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Duppy know who fi frighten
Bullies know exactly who they can abuse.
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Empty bag cyaa stan up
A hungry person cannot work
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Every day devil help teef. One day god wi help watchman
Good people should not be discouraged by the successes of unscrupulous people
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Every day yu goad donkey, one day him gwine kick yu
Everyone has their limits
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Every mickle mek a muckle
Every little bit adds up
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Every tub affi sit on it own bottom.
Every person will have to take responsibility for his own life and actions.
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Finger neba say look ya, him say look yonda.
People never point out their own faults.
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Fowl gwine fat im begin fram him toe
Adult behaviours begin in childhood
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Fowl whe feed a yard nu hard fi ketch
It is easy to catch up to someone who is avoiding or running away from you when that person depends on you for something essential.
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