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Patience is the gardener's virtue; in time, even the smallest seed becomes the mightiest oak.

– Aloo Denish Obiero

added by Aloo-Denish
4 months ago

Patience is the gardener's virtue; in time, even the smallest seed becomes the mightiest oak. ― Aloo Denish Obiero

– Aloo Denish Obiero

added by Aloo-Denish
4 months ago

Microbiology teaches us that size is no measure of significance; even the smallest microbe can wield immense power. Microbes are the silent warriors; these tiniest beings possess the strength to spark a revolution that can have monumental impacts in the world of science.

– Aloo Denish

added by Aloo-Denish
10 months ago

Our mind is capable of detecting even the smallest hand and finger movements, and if gestures and motions are employed successfully during an utterance or discussion, they can enhance the transmission of information.”

– Josh King Madrid

added by JoshKingMadrid
1 year ago

Our experience has shown us that in the excitement of great popular elections, deciding the policy of the country, and its vast patronage, frauds will be committed, if a chance is given for them. If these frauds are allowed, the result is not only that the popular will may be defeated, and the result falsified, but that the worst side will prevail. The side which has the greater number of dishonest men will poll the most votes. The war cry, Vote early and vote often! and the familiar problem, how to cast the greatest number of votes with the smallest number of voters, indicate the direction in which the dangers lie.

– Richard Henry Dana, Jr.

added by Normando
1 year ago

Russia and Ukraine account for 30% of global wheat sales, 80% of sunflower oil, and 20% of global corn sales, the global wheat harvest in 2021 was the smallest harvest since 2002 which would cause prices to go up. In addition to the food commodities produced by both countries, Russia is the second-largest oil producer in the world and Ukraine supplies 70% of the Neon gas used in microprocessor chip production.

– Patrick Penfield

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

There's a real need for us here on Earth who don't work in the space industry to begin to understand how space debris impacts us every day, many of us don't realize how much of our lives are reliant on services delivered from and through space — GPS services, financial transactions, climate monitoring. Our life on Earth is connected to space and even the smallest debris orbiting the Earth can damage and destroy these critical capabilities for some of the most basic aspects of our day-to-day life.

– Steve Wozniak

Found on CNN
2 years ago

What gives the new despotism its peculiar effectiveness is indeed its liaison with humanitarianism, but beyond this fact its capacity for entering into the smallest details of human life.

– Robert Nisbet

added by Normando
2 years ago

The Florida citrus crop is going to be one of the smallest crops since the 1940s, the Florida citrus crop's going to be even smaller than the production that occurred several years ago... when Hurricane Irma blew through Florida.

– Judith Ganes

Found on CNN
2 years ago

If you have big goals, that's great. But organizing can get overwhelming if you're not prepared. So, start small. I often suggest your dresser or nightstand. What's there that can go away? Probably trash, dishes or books you've finished, try to clear off at least one or two things. Once those smaller spaces feel cleaner, you can move onto bigger spaces that need some love. And you'll feel better about tackling even the smallest space because it's a check off the to-do list.

– Julie Onstot

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

This is not the smallest audience I've ever performed for, i have done improv at a Macy's.

– Tina Fey

Found on CNN
2 years ago

The smallest, oldest (coal) plants were generally the ones the economics killed first. They were too expensive and too small to be retrofitted to meet new EPA standards.

– Jean Reaves Rollins

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

Masks help to filter out aerosol that is generated in our respiratory tract when we breathe or speak. ( They) are most effective at filtering out larger aerosol particles and less effective at filtering out the smallest ones, this is conceptually similar to driving a car when there are a lot of insects about -- the large ones tend to impact against the windshield whereas the small ones follow the air flow around the car.

– Bryan Bzdek

Found on CNN
2 years ago

This is possible. We can do this, but it won't happen without real leadership, and that's where multilateral agreements matter. It will take the leadership of everyone, including the smallest of countries, but it will particularly take steady, firm, and supportive leadership by the G20 and other wealthy economies.

– Inger Andersen

Found on CNN
2 years ago

Tonight this ring is a safe space, nXT 2.0 is full of conflict, from the smallest microaggression to the most heinous grudges. This is a place where we settle our differences. I come to you tonight with a mindset of conflict resolution where I don't need to use my male privilege to get what I want.

– Joe Gacy

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

This is a step forward in our ability to measure the masses of the smallest planets beyond the Solar System.

– Zapatero Osorio

Found on CNN
2 years ago

Unfortunately we don't have an electorate that matches the lived experiences of the folks here. We want to build an electorate reflective of the rich diversity of this beautiful state, but instead of we have these measures that seek to restrict access to make the smallest electorate possible to hold onto power.

– Charlie Bonner

Found on CNN
2 years ago

I only have four children and nine grandchildren, it's probably one of the smallest families, brad has eight, Brother Paul has nine and my younger sister Kathy has 13 children and 70 grandchildren, but that's a guesstimate.

– Janice Stauffer

Found on CNN
2 years ago

Practice so consistently that you become so good at what you do and one day, your each and every smallest and biggest wish comes true. Satisfaction multiplies everyday!

– Purvi Raniga

added by Purviraniga
2 years ago

The paddling was illegal and a criminal battery, what message are we sending to other teachers who now believe they will suffer no criminal consequences if they paddle our elementary school children, some severely, even for the smallest of infractions ?

– Brent Probinsky

Found on CNN
2 years ago

Even the smallest step towards my purpose and growth for my dreams is a celebration.

– Purvi Raniga

added by Purviraniga
2 years ago

The Spirit only needs the smallest amount of openness to enter into our hearts.

– Benjamin W. Decker

added by firesidecommunityllc
3 years ago

The smallest weakest organism is precious and deserves respect and love until justice says otherwise.

– Ryan Pack

added by anonymous
3 years ago

There's a pretty large audience that continues to gravitate towards the smallest iPhone, it's really just a question of whether Apple thinks the market is big enough to make it worth it.

– Wedbush Securities

Found on CNN
3 years ago

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