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> Some people complain because God put thorns on roses, while others praise Him for putting roses among thorns.

> — Anonymous I praise God for both the thorns and the roses, because I clearly see and feel that thorns are my God-preparation-journey and roses are my God-satisfaction-goal.

From:Sri Chinmoy,Religion-jugglery and God-discovery, Agni Press, 2000
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