Pride comes before a fall

Meaning: Arrogance often precedes failure.

Origin: Biblical proverb from Proverbs 16:18.

Translations

• French: L'orgueil précède la chute (literally: Pride precedes the fall)
• Spanish: La soberbia precede a la caída (literally: Pride precedes the fall)
• Japanese: 驕れる者久しからず (Ogoreru mono hisashikarazu) (literally: The arrogant do not last long)

More proverbs about Morality

• The wheels of justice turn slowly — Justice takes time but eventually arrives.
• The ends justify the means — A good outcome excuses questionable methods.
• Charity begins at home — Take care of your own family before helping others.
• Don't look a gift horse in the mouth — Don't question the value of a gift.
• If the shoe fits, wear it — Accept criticism that accurately applies to you.
• The fish rots from the head down — Problems in an organization or society start at the top, with its leaders.

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