It was the contemplation of God that created men who were equal, for it was in God that they were equal.

In giving you are throwing a bridge across the chasm of your solitude.

The notion of looking on at life has always been hateful to me. What am I if I am not a participant? In order to be, I must participate.

In order to cure a feeling of malaise, you have to throw light on it.

The proof that the little prince existed is that he was charming, that he laughed, and that he was looking for a sheep. If anybody wants a sheep, that is a proof that he exists.

The time for action is now. It's never too late to do something.

It's a question of discipline,' the little prince told me later on. 'when you've finished washing and dressing each morning, you must tend your planet. you must be sure you pull up the baobabs regularly, as soon as you can tell them apart from the rosebushes, which they closely resemble when they're very young. It's very tedious work, but very easy.