When a mystery is too overpowering, one dare not disobey.

If you want to build a ship, don't drum up people to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.

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.

It is not for us to forecast the future, but to shape it.

Peace dies when the framework is ripped apart. When there is no longer a place that is yours in the world. When you know no longer where your friend is to be found.

No one is ever satisfied where he is.

Once men are caught up in an event, they cease to be afraid. Only the unknown frightens men.