Curses are like chickens, they come home to roost.

Meaning: Malicious words and wishes eventually harm the person who spoke them, returning with consequences.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

More proverbs about Wisdom

• I had not cut my wise teeth. — Lacking experience or maturity, one cannot yet recognize or act upon good judgment.
• Desperate cuts must have desperate cures. — Severe problems require bold, unconventional solutions, even if risky or painful.
• No longer pipe, no longer dance. — When the music stops, those dependent on it must cease their enjoyment and move forward.
• He dances well to whom fortune pipes. — Success comes easily to those blessed with favorable circumstances rather than personal e…
• Dainty dogs may have to eat dirty puddings. — Those unwilling to compromise their preferences may face deprivation when circumstances d…
• He that gropes in the dark finds that he would not. — Blind searching without guidance leads to unwanted discoveries rather than intended ones.

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