"If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito"

This quote by the Dalai Lama is a reminder that everybody has the prospective to make a distinction, no matter how little they may feel. It is a reminder that even the smallest of actions can have a big effect. The metaphor of sleeping with a mosquito is used to illustrate this point. Even though a mosquito is small, it can still trigger a great deal of pain and inconvenience. Similarly, even if somebody feels little and insignificant, they can still make a distinction in the world. This quote motivates us to do something about it and not be dissuaded by our size or absence of resources. It reminds us that all of us have the power to make a distinction, no matter how small we may feel.