““Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses.” ”
Rose along the path at Montalto
Btw- if the other quote was to over-sentimental how about this one:
““Would women find vampires even sexier and more romantic if instead of fangs they had rose thorns? It’s thoughts like these I think of when digging in my garden, looking for my one true love (If only I could remember where I buried her!). ” ”