The word “al-Qarm” refers to a stallion, and “al-Afil” refers to a young camel. It is used to describe someone who grows up after being young.
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The closest English equivalent is:
Great oaks grow from little acorns.
This is the closest English proverb to the Arabic one.
Every mighty man was once a child.
Big things have small beginnings.
From small beginnings come great things.
The most famous and closest equivalent is:
Great oaks grow from little acorns.
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القرم، الفحل؛ والأفيل، الفصيل، يضرب لمن يعظم بعد صغره.
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