APAD:Twig is bent, so is the tree inclined

Twig is bent, so is the tree inclined

The meaning is thought to be centered on the idea that early influences have a permanent effect. The early development of a child is based on a mix of nature and nurture. The effects of parental, environmental and peer influences can have a huge impact on a young molding mind. The experiences they go through and lessons they learn can and will shape who they are and how they act later in life.

“As the twig is bent, so grows the tree” was coined in the 18th century by poet Alexander Pope. (Pope, 1734)

"As a tree bends, so shall it grow" is the alternative form of the saying.

very true, genes (may) decide one's intelligence &Appearance

upbringing (& the 1st book ;-) formed us into who we are ;-)

不认识“twig"这个词。网上查了一下，CAMPing时经常捡来生篝火。

So true. Early influences from parents, school, friends etc

Shape later development

a mix of nature and nurture.+1

"A singleTwigBreaks, butTheBundle ofTwigs isStrong"-Tecumseh

evenWithSame upbringing, EveryChild is still different ;-)

Shepherds trialed raising wolf cubs 4 shepherd dogs

potential

you are what you eat

vs branch

You reap what you sow:-)

今天好高兴，8月份在有惊无险中顺利度过：）

True.I benefit from my parenal，enviromental，peer influences

One of my friends in college said，

"If u wanna be a nurse, I would look down to u！”～

Without his words， I don't know what my career would be
 

All's Well that Ends Well