There's no rose without a thorn



There's no rose without a thorn.

Prov. to enjoy any beautiful or pleasant thing, you must endure something difficult or painful. Mike: My bride is lovely and gracious, but I'm discovering that she has a terrible temper. Bill: There's no rose without a thorn.
See also: rose, thorn, without

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AsbjÖRn-Swedish
DuncanDUN-kən (English)Scottish, English
CurtKURTEnglish
Neophytos-Ancient Greek
CzesŁAwCHES-wahfPolish
Tanis-Near Eastern Mythology (Hellenized)