One cannot change one's nature, no matter how much time passes.

Alternative form of mighty oaks from little acorns grow

present participle of let the grass grow round one's feet

present participle of let the grass grow under one's feet

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of let the grass grow round one's feet

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of let the grass grow under one's feet

(archaic) second-person singular simple present form of grow