Pulled too far, a rope ends up breaking.
More Corsican Proverbs:
Every source flows to the sea.Corsican
Doing that which has been done to us is not a sin.
Corsican
Dress up a rod, it looks like a baron
Corsican
The best gold is supple.
Corsican
Set aside emergencies and help a woman giving birth.
Corsican
What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.
Corsican