A man shows his character just in the way in which he deals with trifles, for then he is off his guard.
Since trifles make the sum of human things, And half our misery from our foibles springs.
Nothing is so great and clear a proof of unfitness for greater and nobler actions, than a mind which is seriously occupied with trifles.
The unbelief of the age is attested by the loud condemnation of trifles.
There is only one Christ, Jesus, one faith. All else is a dispute over trifles.
Both wit and understanding are trifles without integrity.
What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.
Great events make me quiet and calm; it is only trifles that irritate my nerves.
Men are led by trifles.
One cannot permit unique opportunities to slip by for the sake of trifles.
Men best show their character in trifles, where they are not on their guard. It is in the simplest habits, that we often see the boundless egotism which pays no regard to the feelings of others and denies nothing to itself.
Persons of rank do not talk about such trifles as the common people do; but the common people do not busy themselves about such frivolous things as do persons of rank.
It is always a sign of an unproductive time when it concerns itself with petty and technical aspects [in philology], and likewiseit is a sign of an unproductive person to pursue such trifles.
Our treasures trifles seem, and all our life is dreaming, and the dreams themselves are dreams.
Men are lead by trifles.
Let us not overlook vital things, because of the bulk of trifles confronting us.
Don't fuss about trifles. Don't permit little things-the mere termites of life-to ruin your happiness.
It is a note Of upstart greatness to observe and watch For these poor trifles, which the noble mind Neglects and scorns.
These trifles will lead to serious mischief. [Lat., Hae nugae seria ducent In mala.]
Trifles discover a character, more than actions of importance.
Getting distracted by trifles is the easiest thing in the world… Focus on your main duty
O jealousy! thou magnifier of trifles.
It is in the treatment of trifles that a person shows what they are.
It is but the littleness of man that seeth no greatness in trifles.
Man shows his character best in trifles.
