Some people are always grumbling that roses have thorns. I am thankful that thorns have roses.
¶ (Attributed)
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Alphonse Karr (1808-1890) French journalist and novelist
If we are to abolish the death penalty, I should like to see the first step taken by our friends, the murderers.
¶ (Attributed)
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