“”And what good does owning the stars do you?” “It does me the good of being rich.” “And what good does it do you to be rich?” “It lets me buy other stars, if somebody discovers them.””
Mon Pére, le Businessman / Le Petit Prince, Chapitre XIII
(My Father, the Businessman / The Little Prince, Chapter XIII)
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“For the king insisted that his authority be universally respected. He would tolerate no disobedience, being an absolute monarch. But since he was a kindly man, his orders were reasonable.”
Mon Frére, le Roi / Le Petit Prince, Chapitre X
(My Brother, the King / The Little Prince, Chapter X)
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““Orders are orders. Good morning.” And he put out his lamp. Then he wiped his head with a red-checked handkerchief. “It’s a terrible job I have. It used to be reasonable enough.”
L’Allumeur, Autoportrait / Le Petit prince, Chapitre XIV
(The Lamplighter, Self-portrait / The Little Prince, Chapter XIV)
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““To forget that I’m ashamed,” confessed the drunkard, hanging his head. “What are you ashamed of?” inquired the little prince, who wanted to help. “Of drinking!” concluded the drunkard, withdrawing into silence for good.””
Mon Oncle, le Buveur / Le Petit prince, Chapitre XII
(My Uncle, the Drunkard / The Little Prince, Chapter XII)
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