The seed of a tree has the nature of a branch or twig or bud. It is a part of the tree, but if separated and set in the earth to be better nourished, the embryo or young tree contained in it takes root and grows into a new tree. Isaac Newton
A young tree bends, an old tree breaks. Jewish Proverb
A young tree is easy to straighten, but when it's big it is difficult. Filipino Proverb
A young tree bends, an old tree breaks. Hebrew Proverb