Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Quotes

A collection of quotes by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was a French writer, aviator, and pioneering aviator in the early 20th century. He was born on June 29, 1900, in Lyon, France. Saint-Exupéry developed a passion for aviation at a young age and became one of the first commercial pilots in France.

During his career as an aviator, Saint-Exupéry flew for Aéropostale, a pioneering aviation company that operated mail flights across the globe. His experiences as a pilot greatly influenced his writing, which often focused on themes of adventure, courage, and the human spirit.

Saint-Exupéry is best known for his novella "The Little Prince" (Le Petit Prince), published in 1943. The book has become one of the most translated and best-selling literary works in the world, enchanting readers of all ages with its philosophical insights and whimsical storytelling.

However, Saint-Exupéry's life was not limited to his literary achievements. During World War II, he served as a pilot in the French Air Force, and in 1944, his plane went missing during a reconnaissance mission over the Mediterranean Sea. His disappearance remained a mystery until 1998 when wreckage from his plane was found off the coast of Marseille, confirming his tragic death at the age of 44.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's legacy lives on through his timeless writings, which continue to inspire readers worldwide.

If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to colle

If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Leadership Passion

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to ad

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Minimalism Simplicity