He that spends more than he is worth spins a rope for his own neck.
More French Proverbs:
The devil was handsome when he was young.French
He who can lick can bite.
French
Stolen waters are sweet.
French
He that would eat the kernel must crack the nut.
French
Tough times don't last but tough people do.
French
In hawks, hounds, arms, and love, for one pleasure a thousand pains.
French