"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses." ― Alphonse Karr From Alphonse Karr Journalist and novelist Added on 1/31/2026 About Alphonse Karr Alphonse Karr was a French critic, journalist, and novelist known for satirical writing and aphoristic commentary. Born: 1808-11-24 Died: 1890-09-29 View all quotes from Alphonse Karr