i received a large box of handmade chocolates by jer’s for the holidays.  they are just sooo delicious ( i recommend the double delight - 2 lbs of chocolate!).  to my pleasant surprise, each box comes with an inspirational quote.  here is the one in my box:

“some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns

i am thankful thorns have roses.”

-alphone karr, 1808-1890