Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.
Spark
A concealed spark is more to be feared than an open fire.German.
A large fire often comes from a small spark.Danish.
A little spark kindles a great fire.Italian, German, Spanish.
A little spark shines in the dark.French.
A little spark will set a whole city on fire.Arabian.
A small spark can cause a great conflagration.Chinese.
A small spark makes a great fire.
Blacksmiths’ children are not afraid of sparks.Danish.
Even the smallest spark shines brightly in darkness.Latin.
From a spark the house is burnt.Dutch.
The smith has always a spark in his throat.
The spark sleeps in the stone.German.