For I do not want any one to read my book carelessly. I have suffered too much grief in setting down these memories. Six years have already passed since my friend went away from me, with his sheep. If I try to describe him here, it is to make sure that I shall not forget him. To forget a friend is sad. Not every one has had a friend. And if I forget him, I may become like the grown-ups who are no longer interested in anything but figures.

The wind in the grain is the caress to the spouse; it is the hand of peace stroking her hair.

It is the time you have wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important.

What does tamed mean? It's something that's been too often neglected. It means to create ties.

One must observe the proper rites.

Where are the people?” resumed the little prince at last. “It’s a little lonely in the desert…” “It is lonely when you’re among people, too,” said the snake.

Every person that comes into our life comes for a reason; some come to learn and others come to teach.