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- (UK) Even the smallest things are helpful when towards a goal.
- 1980, Bernard MacLaverty, 'Lamb' (novel), (Chapter 1, at page 11 in the 1981 King Penguin paperback edition):
- "There's not much money - if that's what you mean."
"Approximately."
"Once all the debts are paid there will be very little."
"Nevertheless. Every little helps. The Brothers are sorely in need of it this weather."
- "There's not much money - if that's what you mean."
- 1980, Bernard MacLaverty, 'Lamb' (novel), (Chapter 1, at page 11 in the 1981 King Penguin paperback edition):
- many a mickle makes a muckle
- take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves
- a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
- little and often fills the purse
even the smallest things are helpful when towards a goal