He that has a great nose thinks everybody is speaking of it. 
Proverbs on a similar topic
- Boys will be boys.
- Forbidden fruit is sweet.
- Am I my brother's keeper?
- Honour to whom honour is due.
- An open door may tempt a saint.
- He that makes himself a sheep shall be eaten by the wolf.
- He that makes himself an ass, must not take it ill, if men ride him.
- When God will punish, he will first take away the understanding.
- Rub a galled horse on the back and he will wince.
Related proverbs
Similar proverbs in the same language
English
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A guilty conscience is a self-accuser.
Similar proverbs in another language
French
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Qui se sent morveux se mouche.
If you feel snot, blow your nose.
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Qui se sent galeux se gratte.
If you feel scabby, scratch.
German
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Der Schuldige läuft, ehe man ihn jagt.
The culprit runs before he is hunted down.
Czech
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Když mezi husy kámen hodíš, ta křičí, která cítí.
When you throw a stone between geese, the one that feels screams.
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Potrefená husa nejvíc křičí.
The stricken goose screams the loudest.
- Potrefená husa se nejdřív ozve.