Though the ass may carry a sack of gold, it nevertheless feeds on thistles.
Proverbs and old sayings Danish
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He that will bare-foot go must not plant a garden of thistle.
Proverbs and old sayings French about garden
They that bourd with cats maun count upo' scarts. Thistles are a sailed for asses.
Proverbs and old sayings Scottish
He that has a good harvest must be content with a few thistles.
Proverbs and old sayings Spanish about good, good luck
He that has a good harvest must be able to endure a few thistles.
Proverbs and old sayings Spanish about good, good luck
