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

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The best way to killing a rose is to force it open when it is still only the promise of a bud.

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Her smile put the sunflower to shame. _ Jerry Spinelli

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

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If I were a flower.. I would be a sunflower. To always follow the sun, Turn my back to darkness, Stand proud, tall and straight even with my head full of seeds. _ Vera Nazarian

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A rose by any other name would smell as sweet - William Shakespeare

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The beauty and the scent of roses can be used as a medicine and the sun rays as a food.

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

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Make it like a sunflower. _ Steve Jobs

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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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