Every rose has its thorn

Meaning: Even the best things have their drawbacks.

Origin: English proverb dating to the 16th century.

Translations

• French: Il n'y a pas de rose sans épines (literally: There is no rose without thorns)
• Spanish: No hay rosa sin espinas (literally: There is no rose without thorns)
• Japanese: 綺麗な薔薇には棘がある (Kirei na bara ni wa toge ga aru) (literally: A beautiful rose has thorns)

More proverbs about Wisdom

• All's well that ends well — A good outcome justifies the difficulties along the way.
• A rolling stone gathers no moss — Those who keep moving avoid stagnation (or commitments).
• Don't burn your bridges — Don't destroy relationships you might need later.
• Pearls before swine — Giving something valuable to those who can't appreciate it.
• Hindsight is 20/20 — Past decisions are always clearer in retrospect.
• Let sleeping dogs lie — Don't stir up trouble that has settled down.

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