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Antoine de Saint-Exupery

'Men have forgotten this truth,' said the fox. 'But you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.'

Truth

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When you form a close bond or take care of someone or something, you are committed to that relationship indefinitely. This means you cannot ignore or abandon the responsibilities that come with creating that connection.

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