"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly . . ." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery. A quote that is so much more than words. This quote represents optimism and the good in people. It sees past stereotypes and generalizations. Showing that acting in a structure is not always proper, the quote points out that you do not need to be perfect to do good in the world. Often, those who are thought to be odd, retarded, or psychedelic prove to be those that offer the most to others. This is proven in many forms including movies, books, and everyday people. "As the conflict and themes of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men are examined through a psychological lens, it is possible to see that the statement made Antoine de Saint-Exupery proves to be true because of Steinbeck's use of innocence in his characters. As the quote is proven true, the ability to see the conflict of Lennie's trouble making is very valuable to this proof. Lennie's mental illness is a major contributor his ability to get into trouble. George points out Lennie's dilemma in chapter one, "Course he ain't …show more content…
The novella, Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, illustrates the truth of the statement made by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, because of the use of a psychological lens to view the innocence of Steinbeck's characters. The novella offers an amazing insight into why this quote is so powerful. Setting a permanent precedent for books of a similar nature, this story presents a situation that offers great learning potential for all people. It shows that those who do not fully comprehend rules and regulations, can see the good in everyone more than those who obey rules blindly. Seeing good in everyone is an ability that all possess, but unfortunately, many choose to not see past people's appearance. For those who do truly see with their heart, they create a better place for present and future generations to