Corrie Ten BoomChild, you have to learn to see things in the right proportions. Learn to see great things great and small things small.
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Parents often tell us that we need to be careful not to overvalue the small things in life. They are right. However, it’s also true that you shouldn’t place so much importance on the big events in your life either. The two should be balanced so you don’t have to live with regret.
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