. "Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses." -Alphonse Karr what does this quote mean

The author of the quote states that they are glad that the thorns have roses. To me, this is a statement of the view of life you wish to have. Do you see the rose and thorns, but grumble because there are thorns of some nature or another keeping you from your prize

beowulf sets out on his journey for daneland. -- 1

hrothgar welcomes beowulf. -- 2

beowulf waits for grendel to attack heorot. -- 3

beowulf succeeds in defeating grendel by tearing off his arm. -- 4

beowulf fights with grendel’s mother. -- 5

beowulf sets out for his fight with the dragon. -- 6

beowulf sets out for his geatish homeland. -- 7