Virgin Islander Proverbs

Virgin Islander Proverbs distill sea‑borne Caribbean wisdom. Shaped by African heritage, Danish sugar‑era history, and hurricane seasons, they value resourcefulness, respect, and close island community.

You can lock your door from a thief, but not from a damned liar. (Virgin Islander Proverb)
"come see me” and "come live with me” are two different things. View proverb
Virgin Islander Proverb
A new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners. View proverb
Virgin Islander Proverb
No matter how fast moonlight runs, daylight catches up. View proverb
Virgin Islander Proverb
Time is longer than a rope. View proverb
Virgin Islander Proverb
Willing is a good man, but Able is a better one. View proverb
Virgin Islander Proverb
The bucket goes down the well every day -- some day it won't come up again. View proverb
Virgin Islander Proverb
Never pick up what you didn't put down. View proverb
Virgin Islander Proverb
If you think your bundle of dirty clothes is too heavy, try picking up your neighbor's. View proverb
Virgin Islander Proverb
An empty sack can't stand up; a full sack cannot bend. View proverb
Virgin Islander Proverb