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Small Things Quotes

On the little moments that carry real weight.

This page focuses on how small things can matter enormously, a single defensive play in cricket, an everyday object turned into comedy material, or an avalanche set off by something minor. For more on gratitude, see the Life quotes page.

Normally, I just sit in my quiet little room and do the small things that bring me pleasures. I read my books, I answer email, I write a little bit.

Quotes by Aaron Swartz

Being the vice-captain, you see a lot of things on the field. You have to try and help the captain as much as you can and lead by example on the field. Small things like getting a run-out or taking...

Quotes by Yuvraj Singh

I don't think one gets to choose the kind of comedy he/she does. I may not talk about Rahul Gandhi's take on an ordinance, but I will talk about things as simple as a 'chappal' or a 'sherwani.' My comedy...

Quotes by Vir Das

Even the largest avalanche is triggered by small things.

Quotes by Vernor Vinge

Big Quotes

We never worry about the big things, just the small things.

Quotes by Travis Barker

The biggest obstacle to wealth is fear. People are afraid to think big, but if you think small, you'll only achieve small things.

Quotes by T. Harv Eker

I have no problem with anyone being precise about small things.

Quotes by Steven Zaillian

Small things have a way of overmastering the great. This small press can destroy a kingdom.

Quotes by Sonya Levien

There are some things that you can fulfil with money, but at the end of the day these are not the things that make you happy. It is the small things that make life good.

Quotes by Sebastian Vettel

God Quotes

I think each one of us should try and do small things on Diwali so that those who are not as privileged as we are can also have a good festival.

Quotes by Sangram Singh

The older I get, the more I'm conscious of ways very small things can make a change in the world. Tiny little things, but the world is made up of tiny matters, isn't it?

Quotes by Sandra Cisneros

Harmony makes small things grow, lack of it makes great things decay.

Quotes by Sallust

There is a curious relationship between a candidate and the reporters who cover him. It can be affected by small things like a competent press staff, enough seats, sandwiches and briefings and the ability to understand deadlines.

Quotes by Ronald Steel

Some people look at big things, and other people look at very small things, but in a sense, we're all trying to understand the world around us.

Quotes by Roderick MacKinnon

Great Quotes

The most successful detectives owe their success to noticing small signs. Scouts are natural detectives and never let the smallest detail escape them. These small things are called by Scouts 'Sign.'

Quotes by Robert Baden-Powell

I find that very appealing: the blurring of the lines between what's funny and what's tragic. And what's ordinary and what's not - the big things in the small things.

Quotes by Rachel Joyce

I was a pedantic child. I'd get really annoyed at the logic of small things that don't bother anyone else.

Quotes by Peter Baynham

I am not very fond of spotlight or even, for that matter, money. I appreciate the small things that give me joy. The most precious forms of happiness often come from things that money cannot buy.

Quotes by Nithya Menen

I like to jot down ideas on the back of envelopes and to recognise the potential value in small things. I also like the freedom to think without feeling compelled to write too early. Stories are often better if we...

Quotes by Nick Earls

Life Quotes

If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.

Quotes by Napoleon Hill

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the theme behind these Small Things quotes?
They highlight how minor actions or objects can carry outsized importance, whether in sports, comedy, nature, or everyday happiness.
Is there a sports-related quote in this collection?
Yes, one describes how a vice-captain can support a team through small contributions, like a well-timed run-out, rather than headline moments.
Do any quotes connect to comedy or everyday culture?
One references finding comedic material in ordinary objects and situations rather than commenting directly on political events.
Is there a quote using nature as a metaphor?
Yes, one notes that the biggest avalanche can still begin from something small, using it as a metaphor for how minor triggers can lead to big outcomes.
Where can I read more about gratitude and simple pleasures?
Visit the Life quotes page for related reflections on what truly brings joy.

Several entries argue that genuine happiness often comes from modest sources rather than money or attention. Explore Big and Great for a contrasting scale of ideas.