Question

read the aphorism below. a small leak will sink a great ship. what important idea does this saying convey? small ships are more important than large ships. pay attention to the small things in life because they lead to big things. only worry about the big things; small things will take care of themselves.

Explanation:

The aphorism means that a small, seemingly insignificant problem (the leak) can cause the down - fall of something large and important (the great ship). It emphasizes the importance of small details.

Answer:

Pay attention to the small things in life because they lead to big things.