Every day Quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
““Please-tame me!' he said. 'I want to, very much,' the little prince replied. 'But I have not much time. I have friends to discover, and a great many things to understand.' 'One only understands the things that one tames,' said the fox. 'Men have no more time to understand anything. They buy things all ready made at the shops. But there is no shop anywhere where one can buy friendship, and so men have no friends any more. If you want a friend, tame me.' 'What must I do, to tame you?' asked the little prince. 'You must be very patient,' replied the fox. 'First you will sit down at a little distance from me-like that-in the grass. I shall look at you out of the corner of my eye, and you will say nothing. Words are the source of misunderstandings. But you will sit a little closer to me, every day...””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, 1943
True friendship requires patient, gradual bonding; modern life’s haste prevents deep connections, making authentic relationships rare.
In simple terms: Friendship needs time and patience; rushed society hinders it.
Key Takeaway
Invest time to build genuine bonds.
Themes
friendship
patience
connection
modernity
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- community building
- teaching empathy
Key Concepts
relationship building
existential reflection
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to foster patience in relationships?
- How does society’s speed affect your ability to connect?
A Different Perspective
Fast consumer culture can erode deep ties.
