Alphonse Karr

"Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses."

- Alphonse Karr

"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses."

- Alphonse Karr

"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns or rejoice because thorns have roses."

- Alphonse Karr

"Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses."

- Alphonse Karr