Pettiness

(258 votes)   Those who occupy their minds with small matters, generally become incapable of greatness.

Francois De La Rochefoucauld
1613-1680, French Classical Writer

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(165 votes)   Often we allow ourselves to be upset by small things we should despise and forget. We lose many irreplaceable hours brooding over grievances that, in a year's time, will be forgotten by us and by everybody. No, let us devote our life to worthwhile actions and feelings, to great thoughts, real affections and enduring undertakings.

Andre Maurois
1885-1967, French Writer

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