Famous quote by Gustav Stresemann

Just as the child is father to the man, so the impressions of ones youth remain the most vivid in manhood

"Just as the child is father to the man, so the impressions of one's youth remain the most vivid in manhood"

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This quote by Gustav Stresemann talks to the lasting effect of childhood experiences. It suggests that the impressions and memories of one's youth stay the most vibrant and influential in adulthood. This is similar to the idea that the child is the father of the male, meaning that the experiences of youth shape the individual one becomes in adulthood. Stresemann's quote suggests that the experiences of childhood are so powerful that they stay with us throughout our lives, affecting our decisions and actions in the adult years. This quote works as a pointer of the value of offering kids with favorable experiences and a safe environment in which to grow and develop. It likewise motivates grownups to reflect on their own youth experiences and how they have formed their lives.

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Gustav Stresemann

This quote is written / told by Gustav Stresemann between May 10, 1878 and October 3, 1929. He was a famous Politician from Germany. The author also have 30 other quotes.
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