“Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses.” —Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr | PassItOn.com

Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses. —Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr

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

Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr CRITIC, JOURNALIST, NOVELIST.

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Anonymous NOVEMBER 11, 2014
I very grateful even with thorns they give you the sweet fragrance and their beauty.

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