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In reply to the discussion: We are witnessing the beginning of the end of Trump [View all]vlyons
(10,252 posts)Be careful how you treat the people that you meet on the way up the ladder, because they are the same ones that you meet on the way down.
Foolish names and foolish faces always show up in public places.
Don't put yourself on a pedestal, because someone will surely knock you off.
Pride goeth before a fall.
Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall,
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the king's horses,
And all the king's men,
Couldn't put him back together again.
We are rarely proud, when we are alone.
The higher the climb, the heavier the fall.
Proud people breed sad sorrows for themselves.
God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
Most of the trouble in the world is caused by people wanting to be important.
A fool and his money are soon parted.
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