Antoine de Saint-Exupery Quotes

Charity never humiliated him who profited from it, nor ever bound him by the chains of gratitude, since it was not to him but to God that the gift was made.

Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: novelist
  • Nationality: french
  • Birth: June 29, 1900 - July 31, 1944

Topics

GodGratitudeThankfulGiftCharity

Of course, it's no fun getting old and getting sick and dying; we all know that's coming, and it's a bore.

Jerry Hall

FunSickGetting OldKnowOldDying

I'm half French.

John Carreyrou

HalfFrench

Traditionally in crime fiction, women exist as a bedroom convenience or to screw up in order that the plot may progress. I wanted no part of that.

Ann Maxwell

WomenProgressCrimeBedroomFiction

I have certain rules that I've established for myself that took a while post-day job to figure out. Everyone says people who freelance or are writers struggle with the structure of it. I'm not allowed to check email before a certain hour. I'm not allowed to run errands during the day. I have to write a certain amount every day.

Sloane Crosley

MyselfDayStruggleJobPeopleRun

The public understands that the government is broke, but many still don't want to cut programs they enjoy or depend on.

Tucker Carlson

GovernmentEnjoyWantDependCut

It was the worst period of my life. I had all this gigantic acceptance as a kid, and all of a sudden there was this monumental rejection.

Tommy Rettig

LifeAcceptanceMy LifeRejection

From each according to his faculties; to each according to his needs.

Mikhail Bakunin

NeedsHisEachAccordingFaculties

The scientific community should work as hard as possible to address major issues that affect our everyday lives such as climate change, infectious diseases and counterterrorism; in particular, 'clean energy' research deserves far higher priority. And science and technology are the prime routes to tackling these issues.

Martin Rees

WorkChangeTechnologyCommunity

I know that there is failure, but if you're prepared, you can accept whatever happens in the ring.

Joseph Parker

FailureYouKnowRingAccept

That excites me, working with really excellent people, be it wonderful directors or actors or cinematographers and especially writers. My work life is going to a set and having these great experiences and coming home shifted by them.

Deborah Kara Unger

LifeWorkHomeGreatPeopleMe

I'm a huge fan of David Hockney. I love the way he keeps reinventing himself.

Antony Sher

LoveWayFanHeHimselfI Love

For everyone who hated, there are a hundred people who showed me love, and so, you know, I'm going to spend time showing them love than focusing on the negatives.

William Singe

LoveTimePeopleMeYouKnow

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