“The proof of the little prince’s existence is that he was delightful, that he laughed, and that he wanted a sheep. When someone wants a sheep, that proves he exists,” they shrug their shoulders and treat you like a child! But if you tell them, “The planet he came from is Asteroid B-612,” then they’ll be con-vinced, and they won’t bother you with their ques-tions. That’s the way they are. You must not hold it against them. Children should be very understanding of grown-ups. But, of course, those of us who understand life couldn’t care less about numbers!
