Dhammapada 2.3.p23

2.3.p23

‘‘Appakenāpi medhāvī, pābhatena vicakkhaṇo;
Samuṭṭhāpeti attānaṃ, aṇuṃ aggiṃva sandhama’’nti. (jā. 1.1.4) –

A man who is wise and intelligent can elevate himself to high position in the world with but little wealth,
Even as by blowing a tiny flame one can start a great fire.