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A faas mek anansi de a house top

It is dangerous to meddle in the affairs of others.

a no want a fat mek nightingale foot tan so

Do not prejudge based on appearances

A nu same day leaf drop it rotten

One bit of misfortune does not mean total destruction

all fruits ripe

Things are excellent. Things are great

All mout nu set fi tell di same lie.

If everyone says the same thing, there may be truth behind it.

Alligator lay egg, but him nu fowl

Things are not always as they seem.

Alligator shouldn't call hog long mout.

You shouldn't belittle or criticise others when you have the same faults.

ananci rope tie ananci

When you set traps for others you may trap yourself. The spider's web catches the spider.

Anansi rope tie him maasa

Be careful that you are not caught in the traps you set for others.

Annu every kin teet a laugh

Someone who smiles to your face does not necessarily mean you well

Ants follow fat, fat drown im

Excessive greed will hurt you.

Anyting stay too long serve two masta

Take advantage of what you have before someone else takes it away from you

Bad luck wus dan obeah

Misfortune is worse than witchcraft

Before dawg go widout suppa, im nyam cockroach

Make do with what is available to you.

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.

Belly full, pitata ave kin

Contented people can afford to be choosy

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

Betta belly buss dan good food waste

It is better to overeat than to waste great food.

big blanket mek man sleep late

Luxury and comfort make people lazy, complacent, and take things for granted

Bit bit mek poun

Small amounts will eventually add up

Black bud say fi im pickny fus

Attend to your own affairs before the affairs of others.

bowl go, packy come

One good turn deserves another

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

Bucket wid hole a battam nu have no business a riverside

Don't criticise others when you have faults of your own.

Bud fly too faas, pass him nes

Excessive ambition puts one in danger of missing their goals

Cause parrot mek noise, dem say a him one nyam banana

The loudest and most obvious always gets blamed.

Chicken merry, hawk de near.

Danger lurks wherever there is too much merriment and excitement.

Clear conscience sleep a tunda

Those with a clear conscience can sleep well through the stormiest nights

Cock mout kill cock

Choose your words with care lest you draw unpleasant or unwanted attention to yourself.

Cockroach neva right before chicken

One will never be judged fairly by one's enemies.