Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Girls we love for what they are young men for what they promise to be.

Girls we love for what they are young men for what they prom

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This quote suggests that while we may love girls for who they currently are, we are often more drawn to young men for the potential and future possibilities they represent. It implies that our love for girls is based on their present qualities and attributes, while our love for young men is founded on the aspirations and promises they hold for their future selves.

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By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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