"every rose has a thorn" meaning in English

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Proverb

Head templates: {{head|en|proverb}} every rose has a thorn
  1. Alternative form of every rose has its thorn Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: every rose has its thorn
    Sense id: en-every_rose_has_a_thorn-en-proverb-D74BrYFR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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