For Writer’s Quote Wednesday event hosted by Silver Threading, I wanted to find something about children, as I already posted photos of my children for Photo101 today, so it seemed like a good idea to continue that theme. I came across this quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and it was a perfect match:
A reminder for us all to let go and enjoy life like kids do, even if just for a moment.
I love The Little Prince. Every phrase, every word full of meaning, seemingly simple story with an amazingly deep meaning. Thinking about this story brings images of the Little Prince to memory – they were actually drawn by the author himself.
When you realise that this novella was written in 1943, it gives even more weight to what Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was talking about, essential values during the turbulent time of occupation. And, of course, it seems natural for a Pilot to be one of the main heroes, as flying was a lifelong passion of the writer, his life finishing with the final flight, in 1944, from which he never returned.
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I love the The Little Prince too. Great choice.
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What a beautiful quote! Well done! I had a hard time remembering what it was like to be a teenager when my children were driving me crazy! LOL! <3
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Thank you! I’ve still got that period to deal with – no idea how I will manage :)
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Drink… wine, spirits, whatever you can find. LOL! <3
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Just remembering my student years already seems scary, if applied to my girls!
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Oh yeah. I can only imagine. :-)
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In connection to you recent post about feeling lucky – I think lot’s of luck is required to successfully survive teenage years :)
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Ha Ha! LOL! You are so astute and right! You will do fine. All kids are different. It is more about independence and learning to live on one’s own, I think.
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And a parent’s ability to let go, I suppose.. :)
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this is one of my favourite quote, we should all try and get out the kid that is in ourselves, life would be so much more colourful and happier :-) have a good day!
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Thank you! You too!
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I had a wonderful childhood. And I will never forget it! Thanks for this quote. :)
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Welcome :)
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