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. over 9 years ago
George Washington as a lad chopped down a cherry tree. Never thought of Charlie Brown chopping down an oak tree.
wiselad over 9 years ago
by time he can chop it down, he would be a great grandpa
Wren Fahel over 9 years ago
I remember “planting acorns”.
Darryl Heine over 9 years ago
Who said that “Mighty oaks from little acorns grow” quote?
ott70 over 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 over 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 over 9 years ago
“When your trials are many,And your rewards are few,Remember that the mighty oakWas once a nut like you!”
VMB! about 4 years ago
anyone get why???