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cowad man kip soun bone

It is better to be considered a coward that to take foolish risks.

Crab say im nu trus nu shadow afta dark

Don't make assumptions in uncertain situations.

Crab walk too much lose him claw

If you overuse a thing you will break or lose it.

Craven choke puppy

Greed will hurt you

cry cry pickny neva have him right

People don't pay attention to those who constantly complain.

Cyaa bury a man an lef out him foot

Be sure to properly complete the task at hand

Dance a yard before yu dance abroad

Practice good behaviour at home before you go outside.

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.

Dawg a sweat and long hair hide it

Things are not always as they seem

Dawg say 'if im ave money', im woulda buy flea

Some people spend money on useless or necessary things.

Day longa dan rope

Time will right or avenge all wrongs

Def ears gi liad trouble

Be certain of what you have heard before you choose to repeat it

di higher monkey climb di more him expose

The more one shows off the more one is vulnerable to ridicule and criticism.

Di hotta di battle, di sweeta di victory

Success is more rewarding after hard work and struggle

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.

Di man mek outa honey, fly wi nyam him

People take advantage of the goodnatured.

di more yu look di less yu si

The more you learn the more you realise you don't know

di more yu stir shit di more it stink

The more you dig in a bad situation the worse it becomes

Di ola di moon di brighta di shine

Age brings widsom

Di olda di moon di brighta it shine

Age brings wisdom

dog nu howl if him ha bone

Contented people don't protest things that don't concern them.

duck nu lay egg before fowl

You can achieve success regardless of your origin or background.

Duppy know who fi frighten

Bullies know exactly who they can abuse.

Empty bag cyaa stan up

A hungry person cannot work

Every day devil help teef. One day god wi help watchman

Good people should not be discouraged by the successes of unscrupulous people

Every day yu goad donkey, one day him gwine kick yu

Everyone has their limits

Every mickle mek a muckle

Every little bit adds up

Every tub affi sit on it own bottom.

Every person will have to take responsibility for his own life and actions.

Finger neba say look ya, him say look yonda.

People never point out their own faults.

fly follow shit

Terrible people are attracted to terrible people (or terrible things)