I am looking for friends. What does that mean -- tame?"" It is an act too often neglected, " said the fox. "It means to establish ties." "To establish ties?" "Just that, " said the fox. "To me, you are still nothing more than a little boy who is just like a hundred thousand other little boys. And I have no need of you. And you, on your part, have no need of me. To you I am nothing more than a fox like a hundred thousand other foxes. But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world.. .Anonymous
About This Quote
The quote, “I am looking for friends,” is spoken by the fox in chapter five of "The Fox and the Stork." The fox states its purpose of the novel is to find friends, which is an important aspect of friendship. The fox then explains that it must be tamed to be considered a friend.
Source: The Little Prince
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