he that would have eggs must endure the cackling of hens

he that would have eggs must endure the cackling of hens

proverb If you want something desirable or appealing, you must endure the annoying or unpleasant things that accompany it. A: "I really want to start my own business, but I'm overwhelmed by all the small steps along the way." B: "Well, he that would have eggs must endure the cackling of hens." I know he that would have eggs must endure the cackling of hens and all that, but dang, it's been an exhausting few years fixing up this old house! Yeah, getting a Master's degree is hard work, but he that would have eggs must endure the cackling of hens, remember?

See also: cackle, egg, endure, have, he, hen, must, of, that

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He that would have eggs must endure the cackling of hens.

Prov. You must be willing to endure unpleasant, irritating things in order to get what you want. Sue: I'm tired of working after school. All the customers at the store are so rude. Mother: But you wanted money to buy a car. He that would have eggs must endure the cackling of hens, dear.

See also: cackle, egg, endure, have, he, hen, must, of, that

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