Small Leaks

Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship.

Commentary

Commentary

Major damage often begins as tolerated drift. Small habits deserve respect bec ause they rarely stay small. The principle goes beyond money. Tiny compromises in focus, health, or character can quietly become the thing that takes the whole structure down. Franklin is sharp here because he connects stewardship to survival. What looks trivial in isolation can become decisive in accumulation.