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," was a passage of Scripture that found great acceptance.

From The Squire's Daughter by Hocking, Silas K(itto)

"Pride goeth before a fall better not try to show off again, ma'am," said Mac, who would have been more than mortal if he had refrained from teasing when so good a chance offered.

From Eight Cousins by Alcott, Louisa May

"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

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," says Dan, "but that was a bad day for me."

From The McBrides A Romance of Arran by Sillars, John