Laura Lee GuhrkeHow much time do I get in exchange for that rose?” For the rose, a short engagement. For the speech, you get a lifetime.” I can live with that, ” he said, and kissed her.
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In the beginning of a relationship, a woman may wonder if she is getting more than her fair share of time and affection. If you are a woman, you know that a man can be a real hard case when he doesn't get his way. But in the end, you will know that you have made the right choice. After all, who would want to live without the attentions of Mr.
Right? In this quote from "The Little Prince," you can see that Captain Flints's idea is not entirely unreasonable or inappropriate. He is suspicious of the rose and has some doubts about its value. He even feels that it is his duty to keep the rose for himself.
However, he also believes that he would be wasting his time if he did not let the rose go and enjoy it and possibly give something of value in return. This demonstrates his belief in reciprocity and his respect for nature and nature's laws. As for the speech, you get a lifetime - so long as you do not forget what it is for.
The story clearly illustrates an important lesson: Every time we fall down, we have to get up again and try again.
Source: Guilty Pleasures
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