If you should put even a little on a little, and should do this often, soon this too would become big.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Small additions made consistently over time accumulate into something significant.
- In plain terms
- Saving or working a little bit often makes you rich.
- What can you take from it?
- Consistent small efforts lead to large results.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What small habit can I start today?
- Am I impatient for results?
Another view
Small efforts may feel futile without visible immediate results.
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