Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Insignificant

A spark may consume a city.Hungarian.

A feather shows the way the wind blows,
And a straw the way the stream flows.

The insignificant often are the most to be feared.La Fontaine.

The least and weakest man can do some hurt.

The little wimble will let in the great auger.

The smallest fish find their place in the ocean.

The smallest insect can cause death by its bite.Chinese.

The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.Shakespeare.

The strongest things are in danger from the weakest.Spectator.