Saint Vincent & Grenadines Proverbs (21)

Traditional proverbs of Saint Vincent & Grenadines in Khmer and English — each with its meaning and source.

“Time longer than rope.”

No matter how long a wrong goes unanswered, time will eventually catch up with it — patience outlasts injustice.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

“One one cocoa fill up the basket.”

Small, steady contributions, added one at a time, eventually amount to something substantial.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

“What is sweet in the goat's mouth is sour in its belly.”

A pleasure enjoyed carelessly in the moment often brings unwanted consequences later on.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

“Cockroach has no business at a fowl party.”

Stay out of situations or company where you do not belong and cannot win.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

“Play with a puppy, and it will lick your mouth.”

Allowing too much familiarity, even from those beneath you, invites disrespect.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

“The higher the monkey climbs, the more it shows its tail.”

The more a person rises in pride or position, the more their flaws are exposed.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

“Every day is not Sunday, and every day is not Christmas.”

Good fortune and celebration do not last forever; be prepared for the harder ordinary days.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

“A hungry man is an angry man.”

Unmet basic needs make people impatient and quick to temper; want breeds conflict.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

“Rain does not fall on only one man's housetop.”

Hardship and misfortune are not reserved for any one person; everyone faces them in turn.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

“What is for you cannot be un-for you.”

What is truly meant for a person will eventually reach them, no matter the obstacles.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

“The empty barrel makes the most noise.”

People with the least substance or knowledge often talk the loudest and boast the most.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

“Wood is never so straight that you cannot find a crooked piece in it.”

No family, group, or community is without its flaws; imperfection is universal.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

“Not all skin-teeth is a laugh.”

A smile does not always mean genuine friendliness; some grins hide other intentions.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

“Little pot soon hot.”

Young or small-minded people are quick to become excited, upset, or angry.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

“New broom sweeps clean, but old broom knows the corners.”

Newcomers may appear efficient at first, but experience knows the hidden details that inexperience misses.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

“Ask no question, hear no lie.”

If you do not press for answers you may not want, you will not be given a false one either.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

“One hand can't clap.”

Cooperation between two or more people is needed to accomplish things — or to keep an argument going.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

“A fraid fowl never grow fat.”

Those who are too timid to compete for their share rarely prosper or gain much in life.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

“If you can't hear, you will feel.”

Those who ignore good advice will eventually learn the same lesson the hard way, through painful experience.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

“Two bulls can't reign in one pen.”

Two strong-willed leaders cannot peacefully share the same authority or space.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

“Little axe fell big tree.”

Persistent small efforts, applied again and again, can eventually bring down something far larger than themselves.

Traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines Wisdom

Source: Traditional West Indian proverb, shared Eastern Caribbean oral tradition (Saint Vincent & the Grenadines), public-domain oral tradition

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