enough feathers can sink a boat—tiny things may gather into a mighty force; minor offences unchecked may bring disaster;the awesome power of sheer nurflbers ❍ 小不善积而为大不善。是故～，……(《淮南子·缪称训》)Many a lesser misdeed may develop into a grave sin. So it is said that enough f eathers can sink a boat，…
积羽沉舟ji yu chen zhou
enough feathers can sink a boat—tiny things may gather into a mighty force
积羽沉舟jī yǔ chén zhōu
沉舟：使船翻了。羽毛虽轻，积累多了也可将船压沉，形容细微的东西也可化为巨大力量。也比喻坏事虽小，积累到一定程度就会产生严重的后果。tiny things may gather into a mighty force, minor offences unchecked may bring disaster, Many sands will sink a ship.