He that hath a head of wax must not walk in the sun.

Meaning: Those with fragile vulnerabilities should avoid situations that expose or exploit their weaknesses.

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

Translations

French: Qui a tête de cire ne doit pas s’approcher du feu (literally: He that hath a head of wax must not approach the fire)

Let the weakest go to the wall. — The vulnerable are sacrificed first when resources or power become scarce or contested.
Where it is weakest there the thread breaketh. — Failure occurs at the point of greatest vulnerability, not where strength exists.
Their folly pleads the privilege of wealth. — Wealth allows the foolish to escape natural consequences that would humble ordinary peopl…
Everything is the worse for wearing. — Constant use and time erode even the finest things, diminishing their quality and value.
Who weds ere he be wise shall die ere he thrive. — Marrying without maturity leads to a life of struggle and premature decline.
Welcome is the best dish on the table. — Genuine hospitality and warmth matter more to guests than the quality or abundance of foo…

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