If both factions, or neither, shall abuse you, you will probably be about right. Beware of being assailed by one and praised by the other.
Abraham LincolnThe Presidency, even to the most experienced politicians, is no bed of roses; and [Zachary] Taylor like others, found thorns within it. No human being can fill that station and escape censure.
Abraham LincolnWe can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.
Abraham Lincoln