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Alphonse Karr, born on November 24, 1808, was a prominent French journalist. His career spanned the 19th century, and he was known for his sharp pen and insightful observations. Karr's work covered a wide range of topics, including politics, society, and literature, and had a profound impact on French society.

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“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses.”

Positive Thinking Perspective Gratitude Optimism Pessimism Complaints Thorns Roses Glass Half Full Misattributed Abraham Lincoln

Book:A Tour Round My Garden

Source: A Tour Round My Garden

“De leur meilleur côté tâchons de voir les choses: Vous vous plaignez de voir les rosiers épineux; Moi je me réjouis et rends grâces aux dieux Que les épines aient des roses.”

Positive Thinking Perspective Gratitude Optimism Pessimism Complaints Thorns Roses Glass Half Full

Book:A Tour Round My Garden

Source: A Tour Round My Garden

“Let us try to see things from their better side: You complain about seeing thorny rose bushes; Me, I rejoice and give thanks to the gods That thorns have roses.”

Giving Trying Sides Seeing Rose Complaining Thanks Rejoice Thorns Rose Bush

Author:Alphonse Karr

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

“I am thankful that thorns have roses.”

Rose Thorns I Am Thankful

Author:Alphonse Karr

About the Author

Born: November 24, 1808
Died: September 29, 1890
Known for: Journalist
Quotes: 35

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