A spider is a little thing,

But once a spider saved a king,

The little bees are wiser far

Then buffaloes or lions are . . .

A little pen may write a word

By which a nation shall be stirred.

A little money, wisely spent,

A world of sorrow may prevent,

A little counsel, rightly given,

May lift a sinful soul to Heaven . . .

A little fault, if left to grow,

An emperor may overthrow,

A little word but spoke in jest,

May rob your neighbor of his rest,

A little selfishness and pride

The kindest household may divide.

Little vices many times

Out-Herod felonies and crimes,

And little virtues in the sum

Great excellencies do become.

One of my favorite poems from Luken sisters that published this in the 1800's.