The rose comes from the thorns that were born of roses.
More Turkish Proverbs:
One must ask about the delight of opium from one who smokes it.Turkish
He ran away from the rain and was caught in a hailstorm.
Turkish
Today's egg is better than tomorrow's hen.
Turkish
If a cat wants to eat her kittens, she'll say that they look like mice.
Turkish
In the company of the blind, close your eyes.
Turkish
He who has to be hanged, will not drown.
Turkish