The vessel of life will drift backward, run aground, or even strike a reef.
人生之舟会倒退、搁浅，甚至触礁。
句子使用并列动词结构强化危险后果的递进关系。
"Ant nest small, can collapse thousand miles."
"Flattery is often dangerous; those who plant seeds of adulation will eventually reap hidden perils."
"Being too clever in one's schemes often leads to ruin."
"They starve to death despite abundant food supplies"
"A slight deviation from the truth at the beginning can lead to a vast error in the end."