Antoine de Saint-Exupery Quotes

The flower you single out is a rejection of all other flowers; nevertheless, only on these terms is it beautiful.

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• The flower you single out is a rejection of all other flowers; nevertheless, only on these terms is it beautiful.

  

  Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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  • Rejection
  • Terms