He that makes himself a sheep shall be eaten by the wolf. 
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 has a great nose thinks everybody is speaking of it.
- 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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Make yourself all honey and the flies will devour you.
Similar proverbs in another language
French
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Qui se fait miel, les mouches le mangent.
The flies eat the honey.
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Faites-vous brebis, le loup vous mangera.
Make yourselves sheep, and the wolf will eat you.
German
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Wer sich zum Lamm macht, den fressen die Wölfe.
He who makes himself a lamb will be eaten by wolves.
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Wer sich zu Honig macht, den benaschen die Fliegen.
Who makes himself to honey, the flies nibble.
Czech
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Učiň se jen ovcí, a vlci hotovi.
Just make yourself a sheep, and the wolves are done.
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Nízký plot lecjaká koza přeskočí.
Any goat can jump a low fence.