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A faas mek anansi de a house top
It is dangerous to meddle in the affairs of others.
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a no want a fat mek nightingale foot tan so
Do not prejudge based on appearances
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A nu same day leaf drop it rotten
One bit of misfortune does not mean total destruction
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All mout nu set fi tell di same lie.
If everyone says the same thing, there may be truth behind it.
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Alligator lay egg, but him nu fowl
Things are not always as they seem.
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Alligator shouldn't call hog long mout.
You shouldn't belittle or criticise others when you have the same faults.
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ananci rope tie ananci
When you set traps for others you may trap yourself. The spider's web catches the spider.
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Anansi rope tie him maasa
Be careful that you are not caught in the traps you set for others.
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Annu every kin teet a laugh
Someone who smiles to your face does not necessarily mean you well
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Ants follow fat, fat drown im
Excessive greed will hurt you.
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Anyting stay too long serve two masta
Take advantage of what you have before someone else takes it away from you
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Bad luck wus dan obeah
Misfortune is worse than witchcraft
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Before dawg go widout suppa, im nyam cockroach
Make do with what is available to you.
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Before monkey buy trousers, him affi know whe fi put him tail
Make sure the fashions of others suit you before you rush to adopt them.
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Belly full, pitata ave kin
Contented people can afford to be choosy
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Ben di tree when it young, when it ole it wi bruk
It is easier to train children when they are young than when they are older
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Betta belly buss dan good food waste
It is better to overeat than to waste great food.
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big blanket mek man sleep late
Luxury and comfort make people lazy, complacent, and take things for granted
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Bit bit mek poun
Small amounts will eventually add up
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Black bud say fi im pickny fus
Attend to your own affairs before the affairs of others.
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bowl go, packy come
One good turn deserves another
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Bucket go well every day, one day di bottom ago drop out
If you repeatedly take the same risks, eventually it will end in disaster
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Bucket wid hole a battam nu have no business a riverside
Don't criticise others when you have faults of your own.
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Bud fly too faas, pass him nes
Excessive ambition puts one in danger of missing their goals
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Cause parrot mek noise, dem say a him one nyam banana
The loudest and most obvious always gets blamed.
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Chicken merry, hawk de near.
Danger lurks wherever there is too much merriment and excitement.
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Clear conscience sleep a tunda
Those with a clear conscience can sleep well through the stormiest nights
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Cock mout kill cock
Choose your words with care lest you draw unpleasant or unwanted attention to yourself.
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Cockroach neva right before chicken
One will never be judged fairly by one's enemies.
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cowad man kip soun bone
It is better to be considered a coward that to take foolish risks.
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