The court official in one life has seven rebirths as a beggar

Similar sayings:

In his decision the judge with seven reasons gives only one in court In his decision the judge with seven reasons gives only one in court
If wishes were horses, beggars would ride If wishes were horses, beggars would ride
Give a beggar a bed and he’ll repay you with a louse Give a beggar a bed and he’ll repay you with a louse
The error of one moment becomes the sorrow of a whole life The error of one moment becomes the sorrow of a whole life
Life isn’t all beer and skittles Life isn’t all beer and skittles

Chinese sayings and proverbs