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  • Long Way Draw Sweat. Shortcut Draw Blood

    Long Way Draw Sweat. Shortcut Draw Blood

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    by

    Mak Spence
    in

    Why Taking the Scenic Route Might Save Your Life The Proverb That Pulls You Back From the Edge “Long way draw sweat. Shortcut draw blood.” It’s the kind of proverb that Jamaicans drop with a slight side-eye and a knowing nod, usually after someone tries to skip a step, dodge a duty, or rush a…