Tis a good horse that never stumbles, and a good wife that never grumbles.
Meaning: A flawless partner, like a flawless horse, doesn't exist—accepting minor faults shows wisdom.
Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.
Translations
- French: Il n’y a cheval si bon qui ne bronche (literally: It is a good horse that never stumbles)
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