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Quote by Benjamin Franklin
A small leak can sink a great ship.
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The comparison suggests that a seemingly minor problem can cause serious damage if it is left unattended. Small weaknesses matter, even when everything else appears strong, because they may grow large enough to bring down something much greater.
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