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

- Sydney J. Harris

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This quote by Sydney J. Harris is a tip to reflect on our own character and how we react to certain scenarios. It recommends that if something small can make us mad, it is an indication that we are not as huge as we think we are. It implies that we need to have the ability to take the little things in stride and not let them impact us so deeply. It is a reminder to be simple and to not let our egos get in the way of our relationships with others. It is likewise a reminder to be conscious of our responses and to believe before we act. This quote motivates us to be more knowledgeable about our own character and to aim to be much better people.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Sydney J. Harris between September 14, 1917 and December 8, 1986. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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