A litigious man, a liar, [20]

A little absence does much good, [62]

A little dinner, long expected and cold, is by no means given, but dearly sold, [45]

A little dog, a cow without horns, and a short man, are generally proud, [399]

A little gall spoils (or embitters) a great deal of honey, [62], [121], [240], [242]

A little help does a great deal, [62]

A little injury dismays, and a great one stills, [292]

A little leaven leavens (sours) a great mass, [45]

A little loss frightens, a great one tames, [240]