Quotes about Small Thing

And the air was full of Thoughts and Things to Say. But at times like these, only the Small Things are ever said. Big Things lurk unsaid inside. Votes: 3

When I decided to write 'The God of Small Things', I had been working in cinema. It was almost a decision to downshift from there. I thought that 300 people would read it. But it created a platform of trust. Votes: 3

I am very conscious that, from the time of 'The God of Small Things' was published 10 years ago, we are in a different world... which needs to be written about differently, and I really very much want to do that. Votes: 3

Happiness, it's a small thing - just a very little thing. Votes: 2

Many a small thing has been made large by the right kind of advertising. Votes: 2

There are thousands willing to do great things for one willing to do a small thing. Votes: 2

A man is a very small thing, and the night is very large and full of wonders. Votes: 2

If a small thing has the power to make you angry, does that not indicate something about your size? Votes: 2

Any movie that gets made and ends up in a position where people are coming to talk about it, it's not a small thing. Votes: 2

I've started to think that maybe I wouldn't mind passing my demented genius on to some small thing who can set fire and breathe profanity. Votes: 2

The heart is a small thing, but desireth great matters. It is not sufficient for a kite's dinner, yet the whole world is not sufficient for it. Votes: 2

You never know when some small thing will lead to a big idea. Travel is very inspirational - but it's in the ordinary that I find my themes of love and work and family. Votes: 2

But for the first time in many years, I get to sleep in my own bed every night. I haven't done that, literally, in years. It seems like such a small thing, but it is so nice. Votes: 2

I mean, I don't want to sound - of course it's very nice, people come up and say appreciative things about my work. But the loss, in terms of privacy and anonymity, is no small thing to me. Votes: 2

When I was a kid I joined the circus. I did that. It is true. But it's not like you think. There was a guy, he had his own circus. His name was Carol Jacobs and he owned it. It was a small thing. Votes: 2

Right now there should be a moratorium on the cutting down of old growth in this country. That is a small thing to ask at this point. There is only four percent of old growth left. Ninety-six percent of it has been cut down. Votes: 2

The robotic fly that we actually make the most use of in our laboratory is actually not a small thing, it's a giant thing. It has about a meter wing span, and it flaps in three metric tons of mineral oil. And it is a so-called dynamically scaled fly. Votes: 2

Butterfly was certainly a vehicle for me, and if it died, it still would have served its purpose, in spades. We never expected it to give me the visibility it has given me. It was just a small thing as a vehicle, and suddenly the whole world knew about it. Votes: 2

The daily press, the immediate media, is superb at synecdoche, at giving us a small thing that stands for a much larger thing. Reporters on the ground, embedded or otherwise, can tell us about or send us pictures of what happened in that place at that time among those people. Votes: 2

It might sound a small thing, but if you want to get Tom Cruise into your movie, without a track record or without those agents knowing you, it's almost impossible. Now I can get through to pretty much anyone I want. Of course, 90 per cent of the time they still say no. Votes: 2

Some think love can be measured by the amount of butterflies in their tummy. Others think love can be measured in bunches of flowers, or by using the words 'for ever.' But love can only truly be measured by actions. It can be a small thing, such as peeling an orange for a person you love because you know they don't like doing it. Votes: 2

One without health cannot achieve any small thing. Votes: 0

Every good thing great and small needs defense Votes: 0

Such a small thing to cause so much trouble. Votes: 0

It is no small thing, this, for a woman: freedom. Votes: 0

He's a man...and that's no small thing to be. Votes: 0

Boredom can be a lethal thing on a small island. Votes: 0

Is it so small a thing To have enjoyed the sun... Votes: 0

You become great by going small thing in a great way. Votes: 0

Today I am a small blue thing Like a marble or an eye Votes: 0

The human heart is no small thing, for it can embrace so much. Votes: 0

Perfection is no small thing, but it is made up of small things. Votes: 0

The most important thing is to keep your team as small as possible, Votes: 0

There's no such thing as a small part. There are just small actors. Votes: 0

A sweet thing, perspective - a chance to see your enemies so small. Votes: 0

I've always had volume on my side: the big-voice-in-a-small-package thing. I surprise people. Votes: 0

That is the accursed thing about small surroundings -- they make the soul small. Votes: 0

Focus on doing small things consistently rather than a big thing once a while Votes: 0

I learned have, not to despise,What ever thing seemes small in common eyes. Votes: 0

Memories are small prayers to God, if we believed in that sort of thing. Votes: 0

Best thing in eird,I say for me, Is merry hart with small possessioun. Votes: 0

Remember that the biggest thing you could do today is a small act of kindness. Votes: 0

Effective innovations start small. They are not grandiose. They try to do one specific thing. Votes: 0

One thing about living in a small town, I knew everybody and everybody knew me. Votes: 0

It is no small thing, when they, who are so fresh from God, love us. Votes: 0

I had nothing to fear from my father.Except his disappointment.Which was no small thing. Votes: 0

The first thing I did when my career started moving was to buy a small house. Votes: 0

Having small touches of colour makes it more colourful than having the whole thing in colour. Votes: 0

When Jesus started His ministry, the very first thing He did was form a small group. Votes: 0

The great thing about having a small family is that there are fewer people to disappoint. Votes: 0

Between believing a thing and thinking you KNOW is only a small step and quickly taken. Votes: 0

Thing big: Universe is a village, a small place! When you think big, all will get smaller! Votes: 0

Heart be brave. If you cannot be brave, just go. Love's glory is not a small thing. Votes: 0

It's a small thing to help one animal, but to that one animal it's a big thing Votes: 0

Fame is only good for one thing - they will cash your check in a small town. Votes: 0

Do one small thing immediately - often this is all you need to do to get started. Votes: 0

The important thing is to believe in what you do. Have a big dream and take small steps. Votes: 0

Tact is not a small thing; in the battle of life it is more powerful than a bludgeon. Votes: 0

A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. Votes: 0

The University of Timbuktu never existed. The only thing that existed in Timbuktu was a small mud hut. Votes: 0

The University of Timbuktu never existed. The only thing that existed in Timbuktu was a small mud hut. Votes: 0

The existence of a man is so small a thing to take, so mighty a thing to employ Votes: 0

Nor let us part with justice, like a cheap and common thing, for a small and trifling price. Votes: 0

Don't try to do great thing, but don't forget to do small things with great care and great love. Votes: 0

God forbid we should have great institutions. The thing is to have many small centres. The ideal is community. Votes: 0

Do one thing that's heroic for you today - big or small - and fear won't define you anymore. Votes: 0

It's not a big thing, but I guess it's true--big things are often just small things that are noticed. Votes: 0

The thing I remember about New York was how little I felt. I arrived with one small bag and $15. Votes: 0

I think I would like to be in Victorian times. Small town. Bandstands. Summer. That kind of thing. Without disease. Votes: 0

One would expect boredom to be a great yawning emotion, but it isn't, of course. It's a small niggling thing. Votes: 0

One penny may seem to you a very insignificant thing, but it is the small seed from which fortunes spring. Votes: 0

It's a global fashion thing; because of the Internet it has gotten really small. It's cluttered, but it's gotten small. Votes: 0

Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end. Votes: 0

I think God calls us to small things, to faithfulness right where we are, to just do the next thing. Votes: 0

I find the best things are done for yourself or start as a small project and become a big thing. Votes: 0

Don't think too small about what God could do in your life-be prepared for God to do a big thing. Votes: 0

To pray is no small thing. It is nothing less than a sacred pilgrimage into the heart of the whole world. Votes: 0

Don't ever forget that a small group of thoughtful people can change the world, it's the only thing that ever has. Votes: 0

Never underestimate that a small group of people can hold up a liquor license. Sometimes, it's the only thing that can. Votes: 0

When it comes to bombshells, there are few that can be more effective than that small, flat, frail thing, a letter. Votes: 0

Do one heroic thing today; big or small doesn't matter because it defines who you are and what you really believe Votes: 0

It is a great thing to start life with a small number of really good books which are your very own. Votes: 0

I would tell myself the same thing that I continue to tell myself today, which is don't sweat the small things. Votes: 0

This is the only advice I offer you. Pick the small thing, and carry it on. Let it change your life. Votes: 0

The nice thing about living in a small town is that when you don't know what you're doing, someone else does. Votes: 0

No small thing, a bee's sting When it enters the heart Not so benign, the growing vine When it tears stone apart Votes: 0

There is no such thing as a 'free' government benefit. Ask small-business owners who are footing skyrocketing bills for bottomless jobless benefits. Votes: 0

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. Votes: 0

Don't look for big things, just do small things with great love...the smaller the thing, the greater must be our love. Votes: 0

Though we have rightly applauded our ancestors for their spiritual achievements ... those of us who prevail today will have done no small thing. Votes: 0

Everybody's life has these moments, where one thing leads to another. Some are big and obvious and some are small and seemingly insignificant. Votes: 0

I like that kind of thing. I like warmth and uncalled-for kindness, the small unnoticed generosities that speckle the meanness of the world. Votes: 0

I think it's a universal thing in every family, that people have their own specific versions of pivotal events or even small memories, Votes: 0

A small step forward every . . single day. The sun is coming up and I am wondering, 'What wondrous thing shall I witness today? Votes: 0

It's not about one person doing one big thing ... It's about a lot of people doing small things that really make the difference. Votes: 0

Someone once wrote that a novel should deliver a series of small astonishments. I get the same thing spending an hour with you. Votes: 0

Slight was the thing I bought, small was the debt I thought, Poor was the loan at best - God! but the interest! Votes: 0

I hate elevators. I'm claustrophobic so for me to be in an elevator or small spaces is probably the worst thing on earth. Votes: 0

In every marriage the wife has to keep her mouth shut about at least one small thing her husband does that disgusts her. Votes: 0

It is better to do the smallest thing in the world than to hold half an hour to be too small a thing. Votes: 0

The best way to handle responsibility is to break it down into smaller parts. Take care of one small thing at a time. Votes: 0

If you try, you will find it impossible to do one great thing. You can only do many small things with great love. Votes: 0

Fairies have to be one thing or the other, because being so small they unfortunately have room for one feeling only at a time. Votes: 0

Take the time and do some small thing that will be noticed and remembered. Choose your objects carefully, and buy only what you love. Votes: 0

It was a small thing, but it was a thing, and things have a way of either dying or growing, and it wasn't dying. Votes: 0

It's a good thing that dumplings are small because Lee Anne's goodies will make your willpower vanish as you reach for 'just one more'. Votes: 0

Love is only a small thing, enough for one person, and any suggestion that the heart might be larger than this is considered perverse. Votes: 0

They are this horrible thing where you are distorted. The chin is too big, the head is too small. No, this is electronic masturbation. Votes: 0

Just like breathing and eating, having gratitude for your big and small blessings is another thing that you should never live your life without. Votes: 0

Fairies have to be one thing or the other, because being so small they unfortunately have room for one feeling only at a time. Votes: 0

Do one thing everyday that scares you. Those small things that make us uncomfortable help us build courage to do the work we do. Votes: 0

What may look like a small act of courage is courage nevertheless. The important thing is to be willing to take a step forward. Votes: 0

The thing about Alzheimer's is that it's... it's sort of like all these little, small deaths along the way, before they actually physically die. Votes: 0

The last sin, the sin against the Holy Ghost - to lie to oneself. Lying to other people - that's a small thing in comparison. Votes: 0

There is no such thing as gun control. There is only centralizing gun ownership into the hands of a small, political elite and their minions. Votes: 0

Catholicism has the clerical equivalent to a nut allergy - even a small exposure to change, and the whole thing will go into anaphylactic shock. Votes: 0

Here be dragons to be slain, here be rich rewards to gain; If we perish in the seeking, why, how small a thing is death! Votes: 0

For me the Voice of God, of Conscience, of Truth or the Inner Voice or the still small Voice mean one and the same thing. Votes: 0

The trouble with some of us is that we have been inoculated with small doses of Christianity which keep us from catching the real thing. Votes: 0

The only thing that ultimately matters is to eat an ice-cream cone, play a slide trombone, plant a small tree, good God, now you're free. Votes: 0

Healing is a small and ordinary and very burnt thing. And it's one thing and one thing only: it's doing what you have to do. Votes: 0

I love a small dinner party - let's say six people, max, were everybody's having the same conversation. That's my favorite thing in the world. Votes: 0

Most of my books begin with an image or a voice - one small thing - and I don't know what it is going to become. Votes: 0

The main thing that 99designs is about is choice. Its a fantastic model that eliminates risk for small business owners and puts designers on equal footing. Votes: 0

The thing I've come to learn is that what's great about small independent films is the intimacy and the communication that occurs when you're making them. Votes: 0

I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself. Votes: 0

When I first started playing music in 1955, there was just a small body of people that knew it. It was a very esoteric type of thing. Votes: 0

The main thing that 99designs is about is choice. It's a fantastic model that eliminates risk for small business owners and puts designers on equal footing. Votes: 0

A thought no less than a thing, an idea equally with an empire, is resolved into a complex of infinitely extensive relations between infinitesimally small parts. Votes: 0

Nurturing is not complex. It's simply being tuned in to the thing or person before you and offering small gestures toward what it needs at that time. Votes: 0

Our work may be important, but we don't take it too seriously. Otherwise, we get attached to one relatively small thing and ignore the rest of life. Votes: 0

I think the big thing is to talk about getting people working again and addressing the issues that are keeping small business from being able to grow. Votes: 0

This small little thing, which was started to give people a way of life, with love and dedication, shall prevail in the coming change of the Age. Votes: 0

So we came to understand that small and important thing, that our lives could be large with interesting strangers who would pass us without any personal involvement. Votes: 0

I have noticed that doing the sensible thing is only a good idea when the decision is quite small. For the life-changing things, you must risk it. Votes: 0

Every now and again your life's course can turn on one simple thing, some small decision the import of which isn't at all obvious at the time. Votes: 0

Out of my discomforts, which were small enough, grew one thing for which I have all my life been grateful, the formation of fixed habits of work. Votes: 0

We call a thing big or little with reference to what it is wont to be, as we speak of a small elephant or a big rat. Votes: 0

Is it so small a thing to have enjoyed the sun, to have lived light in the sky, to have loved, to have thought, to have done? Votes: 0

Out of my discomforts, which were small enough, grew one thing for which I have all my life been grateful, the formation of fixed habits of work. Votes: 0

Photography has become a small world with so many jealous people. You do a story and then a lot of people try to do the same thing. Votes: 0

I hope to do a visual for every 
single thing, even if it's as small as a gif or as big as a whole dance music film. Votes: 0

Real success comes in small portions day by day. You need to take pleasure in life's daily little treasures. It is the most important thing in measuring success. Votes: 0

Let's clear one thing up: Introverts do not hate small talk because we dislike people. We hate small talk because we hate the barrier it creates between people. Votes: 0

Do not think of yourself as a small, compressed, suffering thing. Think of yourself as graceful and expanding, no matter how unlikely it may seem at the time. Votes: 0

Being a liberal is the best thing on earth you can be. You are welcoming to everyone when you're a liberal. You do not have a small mind. Votes: 0

The sin of pride may be a small or a great thing in someone's life, and hurt vanity a passing pinprick, or a self-destroying or ever murderous obsession. Votes: 0

Nothing is too big for [God] to handle and nothing is so small that it's unworthy of His attention. There is no such thing as a silly prayer. Votes: 0

Far better is it for you to go through one small thing that frightens you than to make a thousand plans for an imagined fearless day to come. Votes: 0

I am Moody... and a Cancerian to the boot. Even a small thing can change the entire mood, but I'm working on that. Besides, I'm also loyal and possessive. Votes: 0

I retired from acting the same time they stopped hiring me. But following my own thing of making these small indie movies has been the happiest I've ever been. Votes: 0

There are a lot of people building small ideas now. There's an idealization of being an entrepreneur, but the most important thing is to have a really great idea. Votes: 0

I was really nervous, intimidated by the whole thing-all the people and all the buzzing, and all the sitting around waiting. I felt really small in this huge place. Votes: 0

Living your life the way you want to live it is the most important thing so if you have to pay small prices along the way, it's not important. Votes: 0

The scariest, most terrifying thing that I fear?" Yes." My Imagination." I thought you were going to say "Fear, itself." Then you have a small imagination." Roland and Eddie Votes: 0

There is a way to live the big of giving thanks in all things. It is this: to give thanks in this one small thing. The moments will add up. Votes: 0

Popularity has a bright side, it unlocks many doors. But the truth is that I don't like it very much because it changes the private life into a very small thing. Votes: 0

And still you'll hesitate to tell him, won't you? Why? Because you're a woman? Is your destiny such a small thing then? To keep your legs open and your mouth shut? Votes: 0

Every small thing grows when you nurture it, Rosie. Love is just the same. But if that is making you miserable then, leave and find something else that brings you happiness you deserve to feel. Votes: 0