Absence Quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
“Of course I’ll hurt you. Of course you’ll hurt me. Of course we will hurt each other. But this is the very condition of existence. To become spring, means accepting the risk of winter. To become presence, means accepting the risk of absence.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, 1943
Existence requires mutual vulnerability; growth comes from embracing both presence and absence.
In simple terms: Growth needs risk and acceptance.
Key Takeaway
Embrace risk to grow.
Themes
vulnerability
growth
duality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal development
- creative pursuits
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
interdependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance safety with the need to evolve?
- What does “accepting absence” mean for you?
A Different Perspective
Risk can lead to loss and fear of change.
