Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Spark

A concealed spark is more to be feared than an open fire.German.

A large fire often comes from a small spark.Danish.

A little spark kindles a great fire.Italian, German, Spanish.

A little spark shines in the dark.French.

A little spark will set a whole city on fire.Arabian.

A small spark can cause a great conflagration.Chinese.

A small spark makes a great fire.

Blacksmiths’ children are not afraid of sparks.Danish.

Even the smallest spark shines brightly in darkness.Latin.

From a spark the house is burnt.Dutch.

The smith has always a spark in his throat.

The spark sleeps in the stone.German.