Zoeken
the child is the father of the man
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used to imply that the experiences and influences of childhood shape a person's adult identity, emphasizing the importance of early childhood development in shaping a person's future
Proverb
Voorbeeld
Looking back on his own childhood, he realized that his love for nature and the outdoors was largely shaped by his experiences exploring the woods behind his childhood home - a perfect example of how the child is the father of the man.
