Petty

Famous quotes containing the word petty:

    “But each day brings its petty dust
    Our soon-choked souls to fill,
    And we forget because we must,
    And not because we will.”
    —Matthew Arnold (1822–1888)

    “When petty people get into power they consider themselves unexcelled in the world.”
    —Chinese proverb.

    “Be petty at first, and a gentleman later.”
    —Chinese proverb.