An ant may well destroy a whole dam.
More Traditional Proverbs:
Follow your heart and your dreams will come true.Traditional
That which is escaped now is pain to come.
Traditional
It is better to be safe than sorry.
Traditional
Study from new books but from old teachers
Traditional
Wash your hands often, your feet seldom, and your head never.
Traditional
A man need not look in your mouth to know how old you are.
Traditional