as the twig is bent, so is the tree inclined

Etymology
From the (1732): "'Tis education forms the common mind, Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined."

Proverb

 * 1) A person's formative experiences in youth influence their character during adulthood.

Translations

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 * Dutch: jong geleerd is oud gedaan
 * Finnish: nuorena vitsa väännettävä
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