| 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. | 1 |
| It is a good thing to have the conceit taken out of us. | 2 |
| “Let us agree not to step on each other’s feet,” said the cock to the horse. | 3 |
| Self-conceit deprives the wasp of honey. Yoruba (Africa). | 4 |
| Stand up, cent, and let the dollar sit down. | 5 |
| Stand up, farthing, and let the florin sit down. German. | 6 |
| The goslings would lead the geese to grass. French. | 7 |
| There is more hope of a fool, than of him that is wise in his own conceit. Bible. | 8 |
| There is not a mite but fancies itself a cheese. Lavater. | 9 |
| ’Tis self-conceit makes opinion obstinate. | 10 | | |
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