The fact is that I did not know how to understand anything! I ought to have judged by deeds and not by words. She cast her fragrance and her radiance over me. I ought never to have run away from her... I ought to have guessed all the affection that lay behind her poor little stratagems. Flowers are so inconsistent! But I was too young to know how to love her...
In "The Little Prince," the narrator reflects on his past mistakes in understanding love and relationships. He realizes the importance of judging by actions rather than mere words. He expresses regret for fleeing from someone who once brought warmth and beauty into his life, symbolized through her fragrance and radiance. This revelation highlights the complexity of emotions and the misunderstandings that often accompany youthful innocence.
The narrator acknowledges that he underestimated the depth of affection behind the other person's seemingly simple gestures. Flowers, representing love, are described as inconsistent, mirroring his own youthful naiveté. He concludes that he was too inexperienced to recognize and appreciate the love he received, underscoring the theme of growth and the lessons learned about love and connection.
