What does William brad fords quote one small candle mean?

William Bradford's quote, "One Small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled hath shone unto many", is meant to mean that one accomplishment leads to many other accomplishments. William Bradford wrote this quote in reference to the voyage that the Pilgrims made to New England. The voyage of the Pilgrims was a large accomplishment, and it led others to follow in their footsteps.