Friends; brethren

You are judged by the company you keep.

Sometimes it is better to keep your mouth shut. Silence is golden.

Your destiny will be fulfilled

People resent when you criticise others that are similar to them

Make the best of a bad situation, and be content with what you have.

Master the basics before you attempt more difficult activities

One must be willing to put up with unpleasant things in order to be successful

Be careful and cautious when you get into difficulty

People reveal their true colours when faced with pressure or hard times.

Look before you leap

People abuse you or take advantage of you unless you put yourself in a position for them to do so.

Don't be too eager to follow others

Success requires hard work

If you want a job done right, do it yourself

Stupid

People who have nothing to do, or are bored do stupid things to kill time

Vexed. Angry or upset with rage

Second person singular pronoun: him or her

Aramanth - an edible green leafy vegetable resembling spinach. It is typically prepared by steaming, often with saltfish

Pent up sexual tension or energy

Him

A liquid weed killer with a reputation as a favoured tool of the suicidal.

A snitch. A person who discloses confidential information to the police or outsiders

Unity

In; Inside of.

The spirits of Haitian Voodoo that serve as an intermediary between God and humanity.

Potato

Potato

Describes a style of food preparation that is in accordance with rastafarian beliefs and practices. In its strictest interpretation it means cooking without salt, meat, artificial flavourings, preservatives or additives. More relaxed interpretations involve cooking without meat and additives such as MSG. In some relaxed interpretations fish (but not shellfish) is allowed.