If the sailors become too numerous, the ship sinks

If the sailors become too numerous, the ship sinks

The proverb "If the sailors become too numerous, the ship sinks" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of overcrowding and excess in any situation. This proverb can be interpreted in a literal sense, as in the more sailors there are on a ship, the more weight it carries and the higher the risk of it sinking. However, it can also be applied metaphorically to various aspects of life.