The human tendency to regard little things as important has produced very many great things.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Focusing on small details often leads to significant achievements.
- In plain terms
- Valuing little things has led to many great accomplishments.
- What can you take from it?
- Attention to detail can produce major results.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do small details matter more than you think?
- What great things started small?
Another view
Overemphasis on small things can sometimes obscure the bigger picture.
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