The-little-prince Quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
““That was how the little prince tamed the fox. And when the time was near: "Ah!" the fox said. "I shall weep." "It's your own fault," the little prince said. "I never wanted to do you any harm, but you insisted that I tame you…" "Yes, of course," the fox said. "Then you get nothing out of it?" "I get something," the fox said, "because of the color of the wheat." Then he added, "Go look at the roses again. You'll understand that yours is the only rose in all the world.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, 1943
The fox teaches that genuine relationships require mutual responsibility and that seeing the world through love gives unique meaning.
In simple terms: Love makes ordinary things special.
Key Takeaway
Value the bonds you create.
Themes
friendship
responsibility
perception
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parent‑child relationships
- teaching moments
- personal growth
- reflective reading
Key Concepts
existentialism
subjective meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance caring for others with protecting yourself?
- What does “the color of the wheat” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
The fox’s sorrow may be seen as manipulative rather than sincere.
