The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations states that ‘great oaks from little acorns grow’ is a 14th century proverb. Unfortunately, they don’t include any details to support their view.
The ‘mighty’ version is known, in the USA at least, from the middle of the 19th century. It appeared in A. B. Johnson’s The Philosophical Emperor a Political Experiment, 1841.
Templo S.U.D. almost 9 years ago
George Washington as a lad chopped down a cherry tree. Never thought of Charlie Brown chopping down an oak tree.
wiselad almost 9 years ago
by time he can chop it down, he would be a great grandpa
Wren Fahel almost 9 years ago
I remember “planting acorns”.
Darryl Heine almost 9 years ago
Who said that “Mighty oaks from little acorns grow” quote?
ott70 almost 9 years ago
In today’s sensitive society, Charles Schulz would be lambasted on social media for showing a kid with an axe. Edgy stuff from way back then. :)
Stellagal almost 9 years ago
The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations states that ‘great oaks from little acorns grow’ is a 14th century proverb. Unfortunately, they don’t include any details to support their view.
The ‘mighty’ version is known, in the USA at least, from the middle of the 19th century. It appeared in A. B. Johnson’s The Philosophical Emperor a Political Experiment, 1841.
verticallychallenged Premium Member almost 9 years ago
“When your trials are many,And your rewards are few,Remember that the mighty oakWas once a nut like you!”
VMB! over 3 years ago
anyone get why???