We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses. ― Alphonse Karr

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The road to freedom is bordered with sunflowers. _ Martin Firrell

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In the morning the sunflower blossoms due to the sun's rays. This morning I just wanted to remind you that my heart blossoms with love for you everyday I wake up and it is going to do that forever. _ Sheila Carey

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Like wildflowers you must allow yourself to grow in all the places people thought you never would. _ Lorde

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All flowers are beautiful in their own way, and that's like women too. _ Miranda Kerr

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There are moments in which a rose is more important than a piece of bread

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The sunflower is a favorite emblem of constancy. _ Thomas Bulfinch

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Does she realize she looks like a sunflower, ready to rain sunlight on all who look down upon her? _ Simone Elkeles

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Be like a rose; no matter how many thorns you encounter in life, bloom. ― Matshona Dhliwayo

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Her smile put the sunflower to shame. _ Jerry Spinelli

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