True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating things new.

To become a man is to be responsible; to be ashamed of miseries that you did not cause.

One is a member of a country, a profession, a civilization, a religion. One is not just a man.

The house, the stars, the desert -- what gives them their beauty is something that is invisible!

Only the children know what they are looking for. They waste their time over a rag doll and it becomes very important to them; and if anybody takes it away from them, they cry.

It's useful because it's beautiful.

I am looking for friends. What does that mean - tame?" "It is an act too often neglected," said the fox. "It means to establish ties." "To establish ties?" "Just that," said the fox. "To me, you are still nothing more than a little boy who is just like a hundred thousand other little boys. And I have no need of you. And you, on your part, have no need of me. To you I am nothing more than a fox like a hundred thousand other foxes. But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world.