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“Payshent man ride danki.”

A patient man rides a donkey.

What does “Payshent man ride danki” mean?

It is customary that travellers in a great hurry are loath to go via the slow but sure donkey.

English translation

A patient man rides a donkey.

Literal translation

A patient man rides a donkey.

Understanding the expression

It is customary that travellers in a great hurry are loath to go via the slow but sure donkey. For them, a horse, used to galloping at terrific speeds for sustained periods seems a more logical choice. However, the donkey, although much slower, eventually gets to its journey’s end. SImilarly, we must exercise great patience in order to reach our goals.

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Traditional Jamaican proverb