He can ill pipe that wants his upper lip.

More proverbs about Challenge

• To cast oil in the fire is not the way to quench it. Adding fuel to conflict or anger only intensifies it rather than resolving it.
• The devil can quote Scripture to suit his purpose. Skilled manipulators exploit truth selectively, twisting knowledge to justify deception.
• Remove an old tree and it will wither. Uprooting established traditions or long-standing relationships destroys their vital cont…
• He that will not be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock. Ignoring gentle guidance leads inevitably to destruction, as a ship resisting the helm cr…
• He that runs fast will not run long. Unsustainable pace exhausts resources quickly, making endurance impossible without modera…
• It's a bad sack will abide no clouting. A person fundamentally flawed resists improvement despite all efforts to patch and repair…