Pride goeth before a fall

Cultural  

1. People who are overconfident or too arrogant are likely to fail. This saying is adapted from the biblical Book of Proverbs.

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Example Sentences

Pride goeth before a fall ever, and after that, once more, I had to wait for an engagement, and once more I went back to the pit.

From Between You and Me by Lauder, Harry, Sir

"Pride goeth before a fall, an' a haughty sperit before," groaned the Deacon, when the carpenter again interrupted.

From Romance of California Life by Habberton, John

“My dear Sir,” said he, “take to heart the words of Solomon: Pride goeth before a fall, but the humble in spirit obtain honour.”

From The Goose Man by Porterfield, Allen Wilson

An' that just shows you: Pride goeth before a fall.

From The Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann Volume II by Hauptmann, Gerhart

Here you could plainly see it, "Pride goeth before a fall."

From Absolution by Viebig, Clara