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Wha sweet nanny goat a go run him belly.

“What is sweet to the nanny goat will end up running its belly.”

A pleasure enjoyed too much now can bring trouble or sickness later.

— Traditional Jamaica Wisdom, Jamaica

Source: Traditional Jamaica proverb, public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from Jamaica

One one coco full basket.

“One coco at a time fills the basket.”

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

Source: Traditional Jamaica proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Rockstone a river bottom no know sun hot.

“The rock at the bottom of the river does not know the sun is hot.”

Someone sheltered from hardship cannot understand the suffering of others.

Source: Traditional Jamaica proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Every mickle mek a muckle.

“Every little bit makes a lot.”

Small efforts or savings accumulate into something great over time.

Source: Traditional Jamaica proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Cockroach no business inna fowl fight.

“A cockroach has no business in a fowl's fight.”

Stay out of conflicts that do not concern you, especially when you are badly outmatched.

Source: Traditional Jamaica proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Time longer than rope.

“Time is longer than rope.”

Given enough time, the truth and justice will eventually come to light.

Source: Traditional Jamaica proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Wanti wanti cyaan get it, an getti getti no want it.

“The one who wants it cannot get it, and the one who has it does not want it.”

Fortune is often ironic — desire and possession rarely line up.

Source: Traditional Jamaica proverb, public-domain oral tradition