Antoine de Saint-Exupery Quotes

The dignity of the individual demands that he be not reduced to vassalage by the largesse of others.

Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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• The dignity of the individual demands that he be not reduced to vassalage by the largesse of others.

  

  Antoine de Saint-Exupery
  • Dignity
  • Reduced
  • Vassalage