All Quotes By Tag: Small-things

“Focus on the small things life already has offered you, else you may turn your boundless blessings to countless disappointments.”

“The little boy nodded at the peony and the peony seemed to nod back. The little boy was neat, clean and pretty. The peony was unchaste, dishevelled as peonies must be, and at the height of its beauty.(…) Every hour is filled with such moments, big with significance for someone.”

“She says you should never wake dreaming people suddenly,’ Rahel said. ‘She says they could easily have a Heart Attack.’Between them they decided it would be best to disturb her discreetly rather than wake her suddenly. So they opened drawers, they cleared their throats, they whispered loudly, they hummed a little tune. They moved shoes. And found a cupboard door that creaked.Ammu, resting under the skin of her dream, observed them and ached with her love for them…….’If you’re happy in a dream, Ammu, does that count’ Estha asked, ‘Does what count?”The happiness–does it count?’She knew exactly what he meant……Because the truth is, that only what counts counts. The simple, unswerving wisdom of children.”

“The Lord likes small things best, especially those done with love.”