In Danish we say “Arrogance is bound to fall”, which perfectly describes this situation (Hovmod står for fald).
Is there a similar saying in English?
@HarriettMB perhaps?
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It's pretty well answered here in this thread on this Shakespeare page.
"Since pride must have a fall, and break the neck
Of that proud man that did usurp his back? "