He that makes himself an ass, must not take it ill, if men ride him.
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 a sheep shall be eaten by the wolf.
- When God will punish, he will first take away the understanding.
- Rub a galled horse on the back and he will wince.