Through being too knowing the fox lost his tail.
More Italian Proverbs:
He who has a head won't want for a hat.Italian
Even an ass will not fall twice in the same quicksand.
Italian
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Italian
The scalded dog fears cold water.
Italian
The shadow of a lord is a cap for a fool.
Italian
A barking dog never bites.
Italian