1. One, one dutty build dam = Every little bit adds up.
2. Never cuss bridge that you cross = Be grateful for favors from anyone because someday you may need another.
3. Yuh can't suck cane and blow whistle = Do not try to carry out two tasks at the same time.
4. All skin teeth nah laug = Just because someone smiles with you doesn't mean that you are friends.
5. Lil boy nah climb ladder to turn big man = Only time can make you what you will be.
6. Clath ah easy fuh dutty but hard fuh wash = Having achieved a goal, it is difficult to retain it.
7. Yuh can't drink mauby and belch beer = If you put little effort in a task you can expect very little success.
8. Rain ah fall ah roof yuh put barrel fuh ketch am = There is an opportunity for everyone and you must try to grasp it.
9. Nah put all two foot in river if yuh want see how he deep = Do not jump into a venture before you make sure that it is worthy.
10. If yuh eye nah see, yuh mouth nah must talk = You must see for yourself before you talk.
1 comment:
i didn't know any of these. lol
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