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Pride Quote by Antoine De Saint-Exupery

“To be a man is to be responsible. It is to feel shame at the sight of what seems to be unmerited misery. It is to take pride in a victory won by one's comrades. It is to feel, when setting one's stone, that one is contributing to the building of the” quote by Antoine De Saint-Exupery
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“To be a man is to be responsible. It is to feel shame at the sight of what seems to be unmerited misery. It is to take pride in a victory won by one's comrades. It is to feel, when setting one's stone, that one is contributing to the building of the”

Antoine De Saint-Exupery

About This Quote

Source Book: The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint‑Exupéry, 1943

Being a man means responsibility, empathy for suffering, pride in collective success, and contributing to building something larger.

In simple terms: Manhood is responsibility, empathy, pride, contribution.

Key Takeaway

Act responsibly and contribute to the greater good.

Themes

responsibility empathy pride community legacy

Mood

hopeful serious

Type

ethical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • teamwork
  • volunteering
  • leadership

Key Concepts

ethical duty social cohesion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What responsibilities define your role?
  • How do you balance personal and collective goals?
A Different Perspective

May overlook individual well‑being.

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