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Bed too short and blanket too narrow.

“The bed is too short and the blanket too narrow.”

A description of hardship — when circumstances are cramped, difficult, or simply not enough.

— Traditional Virgin Islands Wisdom, U.S. Virgin Islands

Source: Traditional U.S. Virgin Islands proverb, public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from U.S. Virgin Islands

A crab never forget he hole.

“A crab never forgets its hole.”

There is no place like home; people never truly forget where they came from.

Source: Traditional U.S. Virgin Islands proverb, public-domain oral tradition

All fish does bite but shark does get di blame.

“All fish bite, but the shark gets the blame.”

Those with a history of bad behavior are blamed first, even when others are equally guilty.

Source: Traditional U.S. Virgin Islands proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Dutty han mek greasy mout.

“Dirty hands make a greasy mouth.”

Hard work brings its own reward; those who labor will eat well.

Source: Traditional U.S. Virgin Islands proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Dutty water will out fyah.

“Dirty water will put out fire.”

Everything has its use, however humble or unclean it may seem.

Source: Traditional U.S. Virgin Islands proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Studyation betta dan education.

“Studyation is better than education.”

Common sense and lived wisdom can matter more than formal schooling.

Source: Traditional U.S. Virgin Islands proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Fisherman know everyday is fishing day, but not everyday is catching day.

“Every day is a fishing day, but not every day is a catching day.”

Effort must be made consistently, even though results are not guaranteed every time.

Source: Traditional U.S. Virgin Islands proverb, public-domain oral tradition