Bajan is peppered with a number of colourful proverbs and sayings that have been passed down through the generations. These are just a few examples below:
| Proverbs | Meaning |
|---|---|
| De higha de monkey climb, de more he show he tail | The more you show off the more you show your faults |
| Gol' (gold) teet (teeth) doan suit hog mout (mouth) | Fancy things don't suit those that aren't accustomed to them |
| Cat luck ain' dog luck | What one person may get away with may cause problems for another |
| Wuh ain' see you, ain' pass you | Just because you got away with something so far does not mean that it won't catch up with you later |
| Ef greedy wait hot wud (would) cool | Patience will be rewarded |
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Famous quotes containing the word proverbs:
“A gossip goes about telling secrets, but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence.”
—Bible: Hebrew, Proverbs 11:13.
“Do not say, “I will repay evil”; wait for the LORD, and he will help you.”
—Bible: Hebrew, Proverbs 20:22.
“The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.”
—Bible: Hebrew, Proverbs 18:8.