What makes the desert beautiful,” the little prince said, “is that it hides a well somewhere… [...] Whether it’s a house or the stars or the desert, … - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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What makes the desert beautiful,” the little prince said, “is that it hides a well somewhere… [...] Whether it’s a house or the stars or the desert, what makes them beautiful is invisible!

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About Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Antoine de Saint Exupéry (29 June 1900 – 31 July 1944) was a French writer, poet and aviator.

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Alternative Names: Antoine de Saint-Exupery Antoine de St. Exupery Saint-Exupery Saint-Exupéry Antoine Marie Roger, Vicomte de Saint-Exupéry Antoine Jean-Baptiste Marie Roger de Saint-Exupéry
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