Some animals are cunning and evil-disposed, as the fox; others, as the dog, are fierce, friendly, and fawning. Some are gentle and easily tamed, as the elephant; some are susceptible of shame, and watchful, as the goose. Some are jealous and fond of ornament, as the peacock.
The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself.
The early Celtic Christians called the Holy Spirit 'the wild goose.' And the reason why is they knew that you cannot tame him.
Laissez Faire was very good sauce for the goose, labor, but was very poor sauce for the gander, capital.
Stravinsky used Mother Goose. He was influenced by Mother Goose, indirectly, but very beautifully.