Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Joann Sfar

Brigitte Findakly

Originally published in 2008 by Gallimard Jeunesse.

Le Petit Prince

Der Kleine Prinz

Ann-Sophie

Irene Testot-Ferry

An aviator whose plane is forced down in the Sahara Desert encounters a little prince from a small planet who relates his adventures in seeking the secret of what is important in life.

The Little Prince

TSANA

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.

Luca

“What I see here is nothing but a shell. What is most important is invisible...”

But you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed. You are responsible for your rose...

If you ordered your people to go and throw themselves into the sea, they would rise up in revolution.

“If some one loves a flower, of which just one single blossom grows in all the millions and millions of stars, it is enough to make him happy just to look at the stars. He can say to himself, ‘Somewhere, my flower is there ...’ But if the sheep eats the flower, in one moment all his stars will be darkened ... And you think that is not important!”

In certain more important details I shall make mistakes, also. But that is something that will not be my fault.

When you tell them that you have made a new friend, they never ask you any questions about essential matters. They never say to you, “What does his voice sound like? What games does he love best? Does he collect butterflies?” Instead, they demand: “How old is he? How many brothers has he? How much does he weigh? How much money does his father make?” Only from these figures do they think they have learned anything about him.

"In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing, when you look at the sky at night . . . You--only you--will have stars that can laugh!"

Fatima

قال الثعلب:(( وداعا، إليك سرّي. إنه سر بسيط جدا: بالقلب وحده يمكن ان يبصرَ المرء. و العين لا ترى الجوهريّ.))

Danny

“The things that matter,’ he repeated, ‘are invisible.”

Doreen Zhao

"Ah, that is interesting! Are there chickens?"

The proof that the little prince existed is that he was charming, that he laughed, and that he was looking for a sheep. If anybody wants a sheep, that is a proof that he exists.

"All men have stars," he answered, "but they are not the same things for different people. For some, who are travellers, the stars are guides. For others they are no more than little lights in the sky. For others, who are scholars, they are problems. For my businessman they are wealth. But all these stars are silent. You — you alone — will have the stars as no one else has them — "

"In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing, when you look at the sky at night... You - only you - will have stars that can laugh!”

tuna

it is only through your heart that you can see clearly. The eyes do not see that which is most important.

It is possible for a person to be faithful and lazy at the same time.

but why does this matter to you so much?’

‘Were you sad too, my little friend,’ I asked, ‘the day you watched the forty-four sunsets?’

To forget a friend is terrible. Not everyone has had a friend.

For instance, if you were to say to the grown-ups: ‘I saw a beautiful brick house with geraniums in the windows and doves on the roof,’ they would be confused. But if you say, ‘I saw a house worth a million dollars,’ they would remark, ‘What a pretty house!’

A beautiful gift edition of one of the world's most beloved stories. The timeless, enchanting story of the little prince who lives on a tiny planet with three volcanoes and a haughty flower, which he must protect from the baobabs, the bad seeds. The rulers of the other planets he visits all suffer from the cares and stupidities of the everyday world. Only the little prince, through his clear, loving eyes, knows that the simplest of things can be of the utmost importance. Translated by T. V. F. Cuffe, and with the original illustrations, the story is complete and unabridged.

how can i cry so much every time i read this last page? 

Christina Farkona

This is, to me, the loveliest and saddest landscape in the world. […] It is here that the little prince appeared on Earth, and disappeared.  

Look at it carefully so that you will be sure to recognise it in case you travel some day to the African desert.  And, if you should come upon this spot, please do not hurry on. Wait for a time, exactly under the star.  Then, if a little man appears who laughs, who has golden hair and who refuses to answer questions, you will know who he is. If this should happen, please comfort me.  Send me word that he has come back.

"What makes the desert beautiful," said the little prince, "is that somewhere it hides a well...”

"An aviator, downed in the desert and facing long odds of survival, encounters a strange young person, neither man nor really boy, who, it emerges over time, has travelled from his solitary home on a distant asteroid, where he lives alone with a single rose. The rose has made him so miserable that, in torment, he has taken advantage of a flock of birds to convey him to other planets. He is instructed by a wise if cautious fox, and by a sinister angel of death, the snake."--Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker

New Translation by Richard Mathews with Restored Original Art

It's a beautifully written classic short story. Even though it's for children, I learned quite a lot from it and it was heartwarming.

Tali 🧸ִֶָྀི𓂃

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry resonates with deep philosophical and emotional currents, wrapped in simplicity. The story explores the innocence of childhood and the complexities of adulthood through the Little Prince, a curious and sensitive boy from another planet. His journey across worlds is a metaphysical quest to understand the nature of love, relationships, and the invisible truths that adults, consumed by superficial concerns, often overlook.

The Little Prince's encounters with figures like the king, the businessman, and the vain man are metaphors for the flaws and obsessions that entrap adults. Each character is fixated on trivial pursuits, symbolizing how adulthood often leads to a loss of wonder and an inability to grasp what truly matters. In contrast, the Little Prince’s childlike curiosity and openness highlight the essential truths that lie beneath the surface, truths that can only be grasped through the heart rather than the eyes.

The relationship between the Little Prince and the rose is one of the story’s poignant metaphors for love. The rose, fragile yet proud, teaches the prince that love is not about possession but about care, time, and responsibility. His journey teaches him that what makes the rose special is not its appearance, but the bond they’ve formed. The fox further deepens this lesson, emphasizing that the most meaningful connections in life are invisible, built through the act of taming—loving and being loved. Saint-Exupéry reminds us that real meaning comes from these intimate connections, not from what can be seen or owned.

The Little Prince is a poetic meditation on life, love, and human connection, urging us to remember that the most valuable things are often invisible, existing in the heart and spirit rather than the material world. It invites readers to reconnect with the wisdom of childhood, where the world is experienced with a sense of wonder, and the heart guides us to what truly matters.

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry resonates with deep philosophical and emotional currents, wrapped in simplicity. The story explores the innocence of childhood and the complexities of adulthood through the Little Prince, a curious and sensitive boy from another planet. His journey across worlds is a metaphysical quest to understand the nature of love, relationships, and the invisible truths that adults, consumed by superficial concerns, often overlook.

The Little Prince's encounters with figures like the king, the businessman, and the vain man are metaphors for the flaws and obsessions that entrap adults. Each character is fixated on trivial pursuits, symbolizing how adulthood often leads to a loss of wonder and an inability to grasp what truly matters. In contrast, the Little Prince’s childlike curiosity and openness highlight the essential truths that lie beneath the surface, truths that can only be grasped through the heart rather than the eyes.

The relationship between the Little Prince and the rose is one of the story’s poignant metaphors for love. The rose, fragile yet proud, teaches the prince that love is not about possession but about care, time, and responsibility. His journey teaches him that what makes the rose special is not its appearance, but the bond they’ve formed. The fox further deepens this lesson, emphasizing that the most meaningful connections in life are invisible, built through the act of taming—loving and being loved. Saint-Exupéry reminds us that real meaning comes from these intimate connections, not from what can be seen or owned.

The Little Prince is a poetic meditation on life, love, and human connection, urging us to remember that the most valuable things are often invisible, existing in the heart and spirit rather than the material world. It invites readers to reconnect with the wisdom of childhood, where the world is experienced with a sense of wonder, and the heart guides us to what truly matters.

A solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5! Awalnya nggak ngerti tuh kenapa pindah-pindah planet—he met a lot of new people on different planets with different personalities, of course. He met The Rose, his Rose. Met The Fox. And others characters. Part paling sedih menurutku adalah waktu he’s running out of pace, growing up isn’t the problem; forgetting is! The Little Prince will forever hold the cherished part in my heart. </3

The Little Prince (Harper Classics)

i wish i’d read this as a child but that didn’t stop me from enjoying it as an adult. a few parts were lost on me but still just an absolutely beautifully written, sweet story. “its too far, i can’t take this body with me, its too heavy” ok what if i break down crying actually what the hell this altered my perspective on death entirely im not ok

Il piccolo principe

Sadly I think I am too old to enjoy this book as much as a child would, and I know the point of the book is actually that, ironically I am a weird adult now, what a horrendous way to find out..

Aris 

Little Prince

Maureen

"Grown-ups really are very strange."

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What a heartwarming novel! Glad I finally read it in full and that it's my first book for 2023.

Katerina

I have wanted to reread this book for a very long time. And now that I finally had, I come to understand that it is not only a story for children but a little book filled with so much wisdom. It is, indeed, an allegory of the human condition. And it is, indeed, something to learn from. Very thought-provoking and beautiful.

This book will forever make my heart melt. It has amazing lessons that everyone must learn. I loved learning about the characters and see the plot line. And remember, what is important is invisible for the eyes are blind.

A pilot forced to land in the Sahara meets a little prince. The wise and enchanting stories the prince tells of his own planet with its three volcanoes and a haughty flower are unforgettable.


Anna 

můj třetí nebo čtvrtý rereading malého prince. pořád tu knížku naprosto zbožňuji, po tomto čtení jsem k ní získala i respekt. pokaždé si celý děj vyložím jinak, hlavně protože jí čtu v rozmezí několika let. nedokážu vám slovy popsat, jak nádherný příběh malého chlapce z jiné planety je. knížka je tenká, ale má v sobě mnoho myšlenek a metafor, tak krásných a tak různorodých, že si je každý může vyložit po svém. to je na malém princi opravdu jedinečné a já doufám, že už ho máte všichni dávno přečteného.
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5*/5*

Read this a long time ago, but recently re-read it. Books like this are wonderful no matter what age you are when you read them, and can have such a major effect over the way you view the world. 

Alyssa deRaad

tori 👻

The Little Prince will always be one of my favorite books and it will always make me cry. My best friend loves this story a lot and she's taught me much, just like the fox did the prince. I'll always relate this book to her, I'll smile and people won't know why because what is essential is invisible to the eye.

(I just reread this for academic purposes and it made me this emotional)

Look up at the sky. Ask yourselves: is it yes or no? Has the sheep eaten the flower? And you will see how everything changes...

But, we'll never know; only the little prince could answer that question for you.

Look up at the sky. Ask yourselves: is it yes or no? Has the sheep eaten the flower? And you will see how everything changes...

But, we'll never know; only the little prince could answer that question for you.

Prakash Rajendran

Beware of this book: 

The little prince can tame you so quickly.

And Yes, One runs the risk of weeping a little, if one lets himself be tamed. . .

lala

Childhood favourite! Allows adults to see a child’s perspective. Simple premise but with great imagination can have deep implications.

carolina

Mon livre préféré de tous les temps! Une prose incroyable, qui me fait à chaque fois voyager et ressentir un panel d'émotions incroyables, je ne m'en lasse pas depuis des années.

Very insightful, interesting, and deep children’s book. I love how this short story shows that a child-like perspective can flip how we see the whole world. 

Jeweliet Coffee

Loved it sooooo much😍🥰 absolutely adorable 

Emely Kust

Hanna Rybchynska

This is beautiful yet so small book. Need to reread this one

Chloé

i can understand why people adore this book it made me sob but tbf that aint hard to do

cee 🎀

Monicap

Such a charming book, with lovely illustrations and a wonderful message. I'm sorry I had to be a grown-up when I read it.

Wieso habe ich dieses Buch nicht früher gelesen? 😭

Es ist voll mit schöner Symbolik, und tiefe Bedeutungen. Es hängt subjektiv davon ab, welche Ideologie man hat, um sich vorzustellen, was die verschiedenen Charaktere und Handlungen bedeuten könnten. 

Dies ist kein Buch für Kinder. Es ist für Erwachsene, die sich daran erinnern, Kinder gewesen zu sein und Nostalgie nach der einfachen Geborgenheit der kindlichen Unschuld empfinden, aber wissen, dass sie nie wieder dorthin zurückkehren können.

Wieso habe ich dieses Buch nicht früher gelesen? 😭

Es ist voll mit schöner Symbolik, und tiefe Bedeutungen. Es hängt subjektiv davon ab, welche Ideologie man hat, um sich vorzustellen, was die verschiedenen Charaktere und Handlungen bedeuten könnten. 

Dies ist kein Buch für Kinder. Es ist für Erwachsene, die sich daran erinnern, Kinder gewesen zu sein und Nostalgie nach der einfachen Geborgenheit der kindlichen Unschuld empfinden, aber wissen, dass sie nie wieder dorthin zurückkehren können.

Le Petit Prince

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