He that touches pitch shall be defiled.
Proverbs on a similar topic
- There is no smoke without fire
- A small leak will Sink a great ship.
- He who lives by the sword dies by the sword.
- You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs.
- A cat in gloves catches no mice.
- The pitcher goes so often to the well, that it is broken at last.
- He that lies down with dogs must rise up with fleas.
- Of a small spark a great fire.
- He that steals honey should beware of the Sting.