Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, author of The Little Prince, wrote a poignant book called Letter to a Hostage while waiting in Portugal to enter the United States during World War II. In one chapter, he reflects on his time living in the Sahara desert and its impact on him. He observes the different types of silence in the desert and how it shapes one's sense of belonging. Saint-Exupéry also contemplates the invisible forces that guide and define us. The article highlights the parallels between his thoughts on the desert and his famous line from The Little Prince.
