Why are you drinking? demanded the little prince.So that I may forget, replied the tippler.Forget what? inquired the little prince, who was already sorry for him.Forget that I am ashamed, the tippler confessed, hanging his head.Ashamed of what? insisted the little prince, who wanted to help him.Ashamed of drinking!

πŸ“– Antoine de Saint-Exupery

🌍 French  |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Writer

πŸŽ‚ June 29, 1900  β€“  ⚰️ July 31, 1944
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The dialogue between the little prince and the tippler reveals a poignant exploration of the reasons behind the tippler's drinking. The little prince, curious and compassionate, asks the tippler why he consumes alcohol. The tippler responds that he drinks to forget his shame, which hints at deeper emotional struggles he faces. This moment highlights the idea that many people turn to substances as a means of escape from their feelings of...

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