On ne voit bien qu\'avec le coeur, l\'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux.
English translation: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; What is essential is invisible to the eye.
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| na | Only the heart has true vision, |
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| na | One cannot see well except with their heart, what is essential is invisible to the eye |
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| na | official translation |
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| na | It is only with the heart that one can rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." |
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Only the heart has true vision, Explanation: the most important things are invisible to the eyes. This would be my translation, although unfortunately I don't have my English-language copy of 'le petit prince' to hand. |
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One cannot see well except with their heart, what is essential is invisible to the eye Explanation: none |
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official translation Explanation: OK, I've found the original translation... "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; What is essential is invisible to the eye." Reference: http://www.westegg.com/exupery/ Reference: http://martine.org/lepetitprince.html |
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It is only with the heart that one can rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." Explanation: see link below: Reference: http://www.dailycelebrations.com/062999.htm |
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