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

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He that would have eggs must endure the cackling of hens (redirected from cackle)

He that would have eggs must endure the cackling of hens
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