the cat would eat fish but would not wet her feet

English

Proverb

the cat would eat fish but would not wet her feet

In order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that some sacrifices must occur.

Synonyms

Translations

some sacrifices must for something to be achieved

Greek: αν δεν βρέξεις κώλο, ψάρι δεν τρως (an den vréxeis kólo, psári den tros)

Spanish: quien quiera peces, que moje el culo

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