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After that, the little prince climbed a tall mountain. The only mountains he knew were the three volcanoes that only came up to his knees. He used the dead volcano as a stool. "From a mountain this high," he thought, "I can see the whole planet at once, and all the people..." But he saw only sharp rock peaks like needles. "Good morning," he said politely. "Good morning—Good morning—Good morning," echoed. "Who are you?" asked the little prince. "Who are you—Who are you—Who are you?" echoed. "Be my friends. I am alone," he said. "I am alone—alone—alone," echoed. "What a strange planet!" he thought. "It is all dry, all pointed, and all harsh and scary. And the people have no imagination. They repeat everything someone says... On my planet, I had a flower; she always spoke first..."