We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But if that drop was not in the ocean, I think the ocean would be less because of that missing drop. I do not agree with the big way of doing things.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Small contributions matter to the whole and rejecting grandiosity is valid.
- In plain terms
- Small acts matter and big ways are not always best.
- What can you take from it?
- Value small contributions over grand displays.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does your effort feel small?
- How does the ocean need drops?
Another view
Some problems require coordinated large-scale efforts to solve.
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