No Rose without a Thorn

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People say there is no narcissus with thorns, and no rose without a thorn, but I believe not what they say; because thy narcissus [i.e., eyes] is surrounded with thorns [i.e., the eyelashes], while around thy blossomed rose [the cheeks] there is not a single thorn. 


-Moezzi, Wit, Humour and Fancy Of Persia

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