Lin Yutang? Venita Cravens? Walter Savage Landor? Andrew Marvell? Anonymous? Question for Quote Investigator: Exceptional individuals accomplished remarkable feats in past ages. Unhappy critics complain that the current period lacks great figures. The talents and achievements of popular people nowadays are diminutive. Here are two versions of a pertinent metaphorical adage: (1) Little men throw …
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