Grown-ups never understand anything by themselves, and it i… - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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Grown-ups never understand anything by themselves, and it is tiresome for children to be always and forever explaining things to them.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

The Little Prince · June 29, 2000 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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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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Grown-ups never understand anything by themselves, and it is tiresome for children to be always and forever explaining things to them. - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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