He who makes himself a dove is eaten by the hawk.
More Italian Proverbs:
What keeps out the cold keeps out the heat.Italian
Who makes the wolf his companion should carry a dog under his cloak.
Italian
Hatred renewed is worse than at first.
Italian
Though a lie be swift, truth overtakes it.
Italian
When gold speaks, every tongue is silent.
Italian
He who has a mind to beat a dog will easily find a stick.
Italian