He who would gather roses must not fear thorns.
More Dutch Proverbs:
When the ass is too happy he begins dancing on the ice.Dutch
A wolf hankers after sheep even at his last gasp.
Dutch
Who travels for love finds a thousand miles not longer than one.
Dutch
From the father comes honour, from the mother comfort.
Dutch
By labour fire is got out of a stone.
Dutch
A young ewe and an old ram, every year bring forth a lamb.
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