Quote of Antoine de Saint-Exupery - We say nothing essential about the...
Biography - Antoine de Saint-Exupery:
French writer, poet, journalist and aviator.
Born: 1900 - Died: 1944
Period:
20th century
Place of birth: France
Born: 1900 - Died: 1944
Period:
20th century
Place of birth: France
We say nothing essential about the cathedral when we speak of its stones. We say nothing essential about Man when we seek to define him by the qualities of men.
Translation
(French)
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