“What sweet in goat mouth is sour in he tail.”

An action that feels pleasurable in the moment can bring painful consequences later on.

“One one coco full basket.”

Small contributions added one at a time eventually fill up to something substantial.

“Time longer than twine.”

There is more time ahead than people realize, so there is no need to rush or despair.

“Monkey know what tree to climb.”

People instinctively know who they can take advantage of, and who will treat them kindly.

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

Repeating risky or dishonest behavior eventually leads to failure or exposure.

“When your neighbour's house is on fire, wet your own.”

When trouble strikes nearby, take precautions to protect yourself before it spreads to you.