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The child is father of the man.

William WordsworthMy Heart Leaps Up (1802)

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In this famous paradox, Wordsworth suggests that the child we once were shapes the adult we become. Our earliest feelings, wonder, and joys lay the foundation for who we are. It invites us to honor that inner child and recognize that our youthful sense of awe continues to guide and sustain us throughout life.