" A very little is equal to nothing?

Question

what is the meaning of this " A very little is equal to nothing"?

Answer 1

It depends. A very little of water to the thirsty man in the desert, might save their life.  A very little money to a wealthy man, is equal to nothing.

Answer 2

A very little is only as little as what you need it for,  or it is a much as you need,  (very little in not nothing, it's always something, if it's a need, like water for a thirsty person, food for a hungry person, etc, etc, etc)...  

Answer 3

In the world of business where hands are green with dollars as not to loose a hand they give their nails to be clipped an extension of this growth where the rest remains to the host.

Answer 4

a very Little can be eternity.... give a little poison to a person who told you that...if it's nothing he/she will take it