Monday, August 13, 2007

What does his voice sound like?

I am inspired to post one of my favorite parts of The Little Prince (el Principito)... I can't sleep soooo... I'm writing. As always... :) May you enjoy.

"If I've told you these details about Asteroid B-612 and if I've given you its number, it is on account of the grown-ups. Grown-ups like numbers. When you tell them about a new friend, they never ask questions about what really matters. They never ask: 'What does his voice sound like?' 'What games does he like best?' 'Does he collect butterflies?' They ask: 'How old is he?' 'How many brothers does he have?' 'How much does he weigh?' 'How much money does his father make?' Only then do they think they know him."
- Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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