One of my teachers in my bachelors told me this in an English class. I was young then, bereft of any philosophical knowledge, how could I understand this heavily-loaded statement? But, I kept it safe in my memory for long, and kept on thinking deeply about it from time to time. One day, finally I came to realize what he actually meant by saying so. It doesn't mean that he didn't explain it in the class. He did. He did it quite well citing a variety of examples such as that of a small ant, a small flower bud, and a small spring etc.
Today in my thirties, when I revisit my memory lane, I can feel how significant the statement was, how philosophical and how thought-provoking it was. He wanted us to realize the importance of 'smallness'. A small but beautiful and full of fragrance flower of jasmine attracts everyone. A small baby is the center of attraction for all. The small creature ants are well known for their hard work and focused nature. A small spring has the capacity to quench the thirst of a thirsty pedestrian. A small rose is the symbol of love and affection. A small squirrel delights us amidst all tension and stress when we look at its activities. There are a plenty of such descriptions.
Being small is nothing wrong. One can be small but at the same time if it can help contribute to the society or world in a grand way, how does its smallness or size matter? Size or shape never matters if other qualities are encouraged and taken to a different height.
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