Roses

It seems that a common goal amongst our society is to acquire fame, fortune, and status. Is this what we truly desire? Simply put, no. What we all desire is happiness. It appears that we have mistaken a daisy for a rose. This rose, however beautiful it may appear, will only burrow its thorns deeper and deeper into your hand. Making you wonder why you thought this would be happiness.

Wouldn't fit as a quote, so here it is.