Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Self-conceit

Conceit may puff a man up, but never props him up.Ruskin.

It is a good thing to have the conceit taken out of us.

“Let us agree not to step on each other’s feet,” said the cock to the horse.

Self-conceit deprives the wasp of honey.Yoruba (Africa).

Stand up, cent, and let the dollar sit down.

Stand up, farthing, and let the florin sit down.German.

The goslings would lead the geese to grass.French.

There is more hope of a fool, than of him that is wise in his own conceit.Bible.

There is not a mite but fancies itself a cheese.Lavater.

’Tis self-conceit makes opinion obstinate.