You know," he said with unusual somberness, "I asked my…
““You know," he said with unusual somberness, "I asked my father once why kenders were little, why we weren't big like humans and elves. I really wanted to be big," he said softly and for a moment he was quiet. "What did your father say?" asked Fizban gently. "He said kenders were small because we were meant to do small things. 'If you look at all the big things in the world closely,' he said, 'you'll see that they're really made up of small things all joined together.' That big dragon down there comes to nothing but tiny drops of blood, maybe. It's the small things that make the difference." "Very wise, your father." "Yes." Tas brushed his hand across his eyes. "I haven't seen him in a long time." The kender's pointed chin jutted forward, his lips tightened. His father, if he had seen him, would not have known this small, resolute person for his son. "We'll leave the big things to others," Tas announced finally. "They've got Tanis and Sturm and Goldmoon. They'll manage. We'll do the small thing, even if it doesn't seem very important. We're going to rescue Sestun.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Small actions collectively create large outcomes; focusing on modest tasks can achieve significant results, especially when larger forces are occupied elsewhere.
In simple terms: Small things add up to big impact.
Key Takeaway
Pay attention to details.
Themes
growth
teamwork
humility
impact
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- project planning
- community service
- personal habits
- team coordination
Key Concepts
systems thinking
scale
interdependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance small and big tasks?
- What small actions can you start today?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on small tasks may ignore strategic needs.