Man, be not proud

We often hear about people who are so full of pride that they make fools of themselves.   Here are some enlightening proverbs that illuminate a very common problem in the world today:

If you’re filled with pride, then you will not have room for wisdom. —African

The downfall of man begins with pride. —African

Pride went out on horseback, and returned on foot. —Italian

There are some who despise pride with a greater pride. —Italian

If pride were a disease, how many would be already dead? —Italian

Pride is the mask of one’s own faults. —Jewish

Pride’s an ill horse to ride. —Scottish

Pride in prosperity turns to misery in adversity. —English

Pride costs us more than hunger, thirst and cold. —English

Pride often apes humility. —American

Sin is not perfect until one prides oneself on it. —Icelandic

Pride goes before, and shame follows. —Romanian

The owl of ignorance lays the egg of pride. —Traditional