The rose has thorns only for those who would gather it

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A thorn defends the rose harming only those who would steal the blossom A thorn defends the rose harming only those who would steal the blossom
When you have only two dollars left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a rose with the other When you have only two dollars left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a rose with the other
Flowing water never goes bad; our door hubs never gather termites Flowing water never goes bad; our door hubs never gather termites
The way of a slothful man is as a hedge of thorns The way of a slothful man is as a hedge of thorns
A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives you roses A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives you roses

GeeDee, on December 3rd, 2010 at 11:06 pm Said:

For the sake of one rose the gardener becomes a servant to a thousand thorns.

Chinese sayings and proverbs