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“Rocka ‘tone a ribba bottom no feel sun hot.”
A stone at the bottom of the river never feels the heat of the sun,.
What does “Rocka ‘tone a ribba bottom no feel sun hot” mean?
Those in easy circumstances do not realise the hardship of others.
English translation
A stone at the bottom of the river never feels the heat of the sun,.
Literal translation
A stone at the bottom of the river never feels the heat of the sun,.
Understanding the expression
Those in easy circumstances do not realise the hardship of others.
When to use it: an illustrative example
"Easy fi him seh just stop worry — him never broke." — "Rocka tone a ribba bottom no feel sun hot."
Partner proverb
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“Rocka ‘tone a ribba bottom no feel sun hot.”
“Young bud nuh know storm.”
A young bird doesn't know about storms.
Shared wisdom: Who feels it knows it, and experience teaches wisdom.
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Attribution and review
Traditional Jamaican proverb (recorded in Anderson & Cundall, Jamaica Negro Proverbs and Sayings)