wo gehobelt wird, da fallen Späne

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German

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Etymology

Literally, when is planed, chips will fall off.

Proverb

wo gehobelt wird, da fallen Späne

  1. you've got to crack a few eggs to make an omelette; a revolution is not a dinner party (some endeavours inevitably involve momentary hardships or collateral damage)