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“Rockstone at the bottom of the river doesn't know the sun is hot.”

Someone sheltered from hardship cannot understand the struggles of those exposed to it.

— Traditional Antigua & Barbuda Wisdom, Antigua & Barbuda

Source: Traditional Antiguan and Caribbean proverb, shared West Indian oral tradition, public-domain

More Proverbs from Antigua & Barbuda

“What sweet nanny goat will run its belly.”

Something that seems pleasurable in the moment can bring trouble or pain afterward.

Source: Traditional Antiguan and Caribbean proverb, shared West Indian oral tradition, public-domain

“One one cocoa full basket.”

Small, steady contributions add up to something substantial over time.

Source: Traditional Antiguan and Caribbean proverb, shared West Indian oral tradition, public-domain

“Every day the bucket go to the well, one day the bottom will drop out.”

Repeating a risky habit will eventually catch up with you.

Source: Traditional Antiguan and Caribbean proverb, shared West Indian oral tradition, public-domain

“Cockroach have no business in fowl fight.”

Do not get involved in a conflict where you are clearly outmatched or vulnerable.

Source: Traditional Antiguan and Caribbean proverb, shared West Indian oral tradition, public-domain

“Monkey know what tree to climb.”

People size up a person or situation carefully before deciding how to act.

Source: Traditional Antiguan and Caribbean proverb, shared West Indian oral tradition, public-domain

“Empty barrel makes the most noise.”

Those with the least substance or knowledge often talk the loudest.

Source: Traditional Antiguan and Caribbean proverb, shared West Indian oral tradition, public-domain