Enduring caterpillars lets us get to know the butterflies

I must endure the presence of two or three caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies.

The Little Prince offers to protect his Rose from all pests, including caterpillars. The Rose responds with the quote above. We need to be patient with people when they are not at their best and learn to look for the good in them. We also never know how people will change and grow over time.

This is the same Grace that God gives us. We are often acting like a caterpillar but He can see the beautiful butterfly that we can become.

Source: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince