Sayings

Pride comes before a fall

This page is about the saying "Pride comes before a fall"

Possible meaning:
If we are too proud about ourselves or something, we will probably meet with failure or disaster. When we are too self-important or conceited, something is sure to happen to make us look foolish.

Note:
pride (noun) = an excessively high opinion of oneself or one's importance | A variation of this proverb is: "Pride goes before a fall."

Origin: This proverb is a contraction (some would say misquotation) from the Bible (Proverbs 16:18): "Pride goeth before destruction and an haughty spirit before a fall."

Quick Quiz

If it is true that "pride comes before a fall", then pride

a. is more important than falling

b. is more important than destroying something

c. will lead us into trouble
a) is more important than falling b) is more important than destroying something c) will lead us into trouble

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Contributor: Josef Essberger