A man may dig his grave with his teeth.

More proverbs about Human Nature

• A tradesman who gets not loseth. Idle craftsmen squander their skills and livelihood through inaction rather than active w…
• Fools think themselves wise to the very last. Arrogance prevents self-awareness; the foolish remain blind to their own ignorance until…
• A wager is a fool's argument. Betting replaces reasoned debate with mere chance, revealing intellectual bankruptcy when…
• He who serves well need not be afraid to ask his wages. Honest work earns honest pay; integrity in service justifies demanding fair compensation.
• He that waits on another man's trencher, makes many a late dinner. Depending on others' generosity for sustenance leaves you hungry and uncertain about when…
• You may be a wise man though you cannot make a watch. Expertise in one domain doesn't diminish wisdom; mastery of mechanics isn't prerequisite…