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This proverb implies that a small spark is enough to destroy a massive problem if applied correctly. It is used to suggest that one does not need excessive force or resources to tackle a task that has an inherent vulnerability.

This expression is used to acknowledge that one's offerings or gratitude can never truly match the magnitude of the help or blessings received. It is often said humbly when offering a small gift or gesture to someone of great stature or to a deity, implying that while the offering is small, the devotion is large.

This proverb describes the common human tendency to be hypocritical. It refers to someone who minimizes or ignores their own massive mistakes while exaggerating and criticizing the smallest flaws in others. It is used to point out bias, lack of self-reflection, or unfair judgment.

This expression is used to describe the act of exaggerating a small issue or a minor event into something much larger than it actually is. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'making a mountain out of a molehill'.

This expression highlights that some things are practically impossible or unnecessary even if they seem logically proportional. It is used to explain that one's devotion or service should be sincere and appropriate to their capacity, rather than trying to match the immense scale of the person or deity being honored with literal material equality.

This expression is used to describe a person who has a habit of exaggerating things or blowing small issues out of proportion. It is similar to the English idiom 'to make a mountain out of a molehill'.

This proverb highlights the practical reality that sometimes a little bit of wealth or resources can be more immediately useful than vast knowledge or intelligence without any means to apply it. It is often used to emphasize that even small financial stability can provide more security than mere cleverness in difficult times.

This proverb is used to describe a person who, despite having very little actual power or capability (like the size of an onion), causes significant trouble, mischief, or destruction to everyone around them.

Balija is a caste among Telugu and Canarese Sûdras. One scabbed sheep will mar a whole flock. One ill weed mars a whole pot of pottage. * Asno de muchos, lobca le comen. † Il cherche son âne et il est monté dossus.

This proverb emphasizes the critical importance of punctuality and timely action. It suggests that even a tiny or negligible delay can lead to catastrophic or massive consequences. It is used to advise someone to be prompt and not to underestimate the risks of procrastination.

Even a small lamp can give a wide glow. Physical size does not always lead to insignificant actions. It is the largeness of purpose that makes the act big.