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Small ax fall big tree.

“A small axe fells a big tree.”

Size or strength is not always the deciding factor — persistence and the right tool can overcome a much bigger obstacle.

— Traditional Belize Wisdom, Belize

Source: Traditional Belize proverb, public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from Belize

Ax me no question, ah tell yu no lies. If yu ax me again, ah spit eena yu eyes.

“Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no lies. Ask me again, and I'll spit in your eyes.”

A blunt refusal to be interrogated — some things are better left unasked.

Source: Traditional Belize proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Bad ting neba gat owner.

“Bad things never have an owner.”

When something goes wrong, everyone is quick to deny responsibility.

Source: Traditional Belize proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Blood ticker dan urine.

“Blood is thicker than urine.”

A wry, earthier twist on "blood is thicker than water" — family ties still run deep, even said crudely.

Source: Traditional Belize proverb, public-domain oral tradition

If yu kyaan ketch Harry, ketch e shirt.

“If you can't catch Harry, catch his shirt.”

When you can't get everything you wanted, take whatever part of it you can.

Source: Traditional Belize proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Munkey si, munkey du.

“Monkey see, monkey do.”

People often copy what they observe others doing, for better or worse.

Source: Traditional Belize proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Paarat eena cage but e mind deh da carn-piece.

“The parrot is in the cage, but its mind is in the cornfield.”

A person's thoughts often wander to what is forbidden or out of reach, no matter where their body is.

Source: Traditional Belize proverb, public-domain oral tradition