Jamaican Proverbs on Persistence

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Do you know what the proverb “To suck salt outta wood’n spoon” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Persistence.”

To suck salt outta wood’n spoon.
TRANSLATION: To suck salt from a wooden spoon.
MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: Use your skills and abilities to overcome difficult situations and conditions instead of looking for the easy way.

Victarey nuh cum fram lie dung eena bed.
TRANSLATION: Victory does not come by Iying down in your bed.
MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: You have to actively work for success instead of waiting for it to fall in your lap.

Ef yuh waan good yuh nose haffi run. 
TRANSLATION: If you want good your nose have to run.

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