# Quote — Abraham Verghese, The Covenant of Water

> Roses would be annoying weeds if the blooms never withered and died. Beauty resides in the knowledge that it doesn’t last.

- Author: [Abraham Verghese](https://www.leafyquotes.com/abraham-verghese.md)
- Book: [The Covenant of Water](https://www.leafyquotes.com/abraham-verghese/the-covenant-of-water.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/abraham-verghese/the-covenant-of-water/roses-would-be-annoying

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