The
optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns,
oblivious to the rose. - Kahlil Gibran
The
splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet
of it's scent nor the daisy of its simple charm. If every tiny flower wanted to
be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness. - Therese of LisieuxI once had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But I was not pleased to read the description in the catalogue: no good in a bed, but fine up against a wall. -Eleonor Roosevelt
