We cannot fashion our children after our desires, we must have them and love them as God has given them to us

We cannot fashion our children after our desires, we must have them and love them as God has given them to us

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a German writer, poet, and philosopher, is known for his profound insights into human nature and the complexities of life. One of his most famous quotes, "We cannot fashion our children after our desires, we must have them and love them as God has given them to us," speaks to the idea that children are unique individuals with their own personalities, talents, and destinies.