Le langage est source de malentendus. — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry | Printable Wall Art

“Le langage est source de malentendus.”
“Language is the source of misunderstandings.”

Words by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944) — French writer and aviator, author of The Little Prince.

About this quote

Words often fail to convey our true feelings and intentions, which can lead to confusion between people. Spoken or written words are easily misinterpreted because everyone interprets language differently. Saint-Exupéry suggests that genuine human connection relies on shared feeling and quiet understanding rather than speech alone. Relying solely on verbal communication can create barriers rather than bridges.

This line appears in Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's 1943 novella, The Little Prince. The fox speaks these words to the prince while explaining the gentle process of taming one another through silent presence rather than speech.

People often hang this print in a study or quiet living area to encourage thoughtful communication and empathy.

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