To this day, the book has been translated into over 180 languages and dialects worldwide, even in Latin. It ranks 4th among the 100 most important books of the century according to Le Monde. With over 140 million copies sold, it is one of the most successful books in the world. Why is "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry still such a great success today, more than 70 years after its publication? Because a plea for friendship is more necessary now than ever in our contemporary society. A consumer society that only recognizes superficiality as a global standard, where interpersonal values take a back seat, needs this book. The significant sales successes show that many people desire what this book conveys: a little more humanity.