Antoine de Saint-Exupery Quotes

Of What Worth Are Convictions That Bring Not Suffering?

Treason Implies Responsibility For Something, Control Over Something, Influence Upon Something, Knowledge Of Something. Treason In Our Time Is A Proof Of Genius. Why, I Want To Know, Are Not Traitors Decorated?

What Have You Come To Earth For?' 'i'm Having Difficulties With A Flower,' The Little Prince Said. 'ah!' Said The Snake. And They Were Both Silent.

When Faith Burns Itself Out, 'tis God Who Dies And Thenceforth Proves Unavailing.

It Was The Contemplation Of God That Created Men Who Were Equal, For It Was In God That They Were Equal.

Only The Children Know What They Are Looking For.

Let A Man In A Garret But Burn With Enough Intensity And He Will Set Fire To The World.

Perfection Is Reachednot When There's Nothing To Add, But When There's Nothing To Take Away.

What Did I Care About My Hammer, About My Bolt, About Thirst Or Death? There Was, On One Star, On One Planet, On Mine, The Earth, A Little Prince To Be Consoled! I Took Him In My Arms. I Rocked Him. I Told Him, 'the Flower You Love Is Not In Danger...i'll Draw You A Muzzle For Your Sheep...i'll Draw You A Fence For Your Flower...i' I Didn't Know What To Say. How Clumsy I Felt! I Didn't Know How To Reach Him, Where To Find Him...it's So Mysterious, The Land Of Tears.

Why Are You Drinking? Demanded The Little Prince. "so That I May Forget," Replied The Tippler. "forget What?" Inquired The Little Prince, Who Was Already Sorry For Him. "forget That I Am Ashamed," The Tippler Confessed, Hanging His Head. "ashamed Of What?" Insisted The Little Prince, Who Wanted To Help Him. "ashamed Of Drinking!

You Become Responsible For A Long Time For What You've Tamed.

What Sets Men At Variance Is But The Treachery Of Language, For Always They Desire The Same Things.