The Rule of 150 says that congregants of a rapidly expanding church, or the members of a social club, or anyone in a group activity banking on the epidemic spread of shared ideals needs to be particularly cognizant of the perils of the bigness. Crossing the 150 line is a small change that can make a big difference.
You will learn a lot about yourself if you stretch in the direction of goodness, of bigness, of kindness, of forgiveness, of emotional bravery. Be a warrior for love.
I sabotage myself for fear of what my bigness could do.
The pursuit of excellence is less profitable than the pursuit of bigness, but it can be more satisfying.
here in Texas maybe we've got into the habit of confusing bigness with greatness.
This theme of bigness — all painters and sculptors have dealt with it ever since.
It is not more bigness that should be our goal. We must attempt, rather, to bring people back to. . . the warmth of community, to the worth of individual effort and responsibility. . . and of individuals working together as a community, to better their lives and their children's future.
I think the answer has to do with the fact that [Louis D. ] Brandeis was a consistent critic of bigness in business and in government.
