No notice is taken of a little evil, but when it increases it strikes the eye.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Small evils are often ignored until they grow large enough to demand attention.
- In plain terms
- People ignore small bad things until they get big and noticeable.
- What can you take from it?
- Small issues can escalate if left unchecked.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What small issues are you ignoring?
- When did a small problem become big?
Another view
Some small evils may resolve without intervention.
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