Thistle Proverbs

The ass embraced the thistle, and they found themselves relations. (Portuguese Proverb)
However long the sun shines upon a thistle, it will never become a rose. View proverb
German Proverb
A thistle is a fat salad for an ass's mouth. View proverb
Scottish Proverb
He that will bare-foot go must not plant a garden of thistle. View proverb
French Proverb