Quotes on Small Man

What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others.

When small men attempt great enterprises, they always end by reducing them to the level of their mediocrity.

This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.

A gentleman can see a question from all sides without bias._x000D_ The small man is biased and can see a question only from one side.

The gentleman is calm and at ease. The gentleman is dignified but not proud; the small man is proud but not dignified.

Small men, seeking great wealth or power, have too often and too long turned even the highest levels of public service into mere personal opportunity.

While the gentleman cherishes benign rule, the small man cherishes his native land. While the gentleman cherishes a respect for the law, the small man cherishes generous treatment.

A gentleman can withstand hardships; it is only the small man who, when submitted to them, is swept off his feet.

The small man builds cages for everyone he knows While the sage, who has to duck his head when the moon is low, Keeps dropping keys all night long For the beautiful rowdy prisoners.

A great man stands on God. A small man on a great man.

The proper man understands equity, the small man profits.

Dragons old and young, true and false, bright and dark. And you. A small man with a big shadow, snarling in the midst of all.

When small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set.