Sentences with phrase «even small acts»

In real life, it's argued that people engage in even small acts of altruism because they get something back in return; a smile, an acknowledgement, a feeling of «being good».

The silver lining is that there are people out there like Amber making a huge difference, and she shows that even small acts — like buying a candle — can be used to empower others.

All 40 Johnsson employees compete for ink in the twice - monthly memos that detail even the smallest acts of salesmanship and good customer service.

Remember that even the smallest acts of kindness have immense value for both parties.

It's vital to be cautious and for all family members to understand that even this small act of love can prove dangerous for a child with food allergies.

Even the smallest acts of kindness can have profound ripple effects in the world.

I like that OshKosh wants to remind everyone that even a small act of kindness can brighten someone's day.

It's about human endurance, and the need for even the smallest acts of kindness.»

«Even a small act of kindness can make a huge difference in animals» lives.

«Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.»

It reminds us once again that even the smallest acts of love can have such lasting and powerful impact.

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The enormity of that small act — an individual buying something she made with her own hands — never stops being amazing, even if the financial reward is small.

So it's important for startups to consider the effects of the federal Credit Card Act of 2009, even though the bill did not apply to small - business credit cards.

Sometimes even the simple act of discussing your plan will highlight things you're unsure about — often, small, unresolved issues can be at the root of an entrepreneur's anxieties.

Our company's purpose is to «Move the World,» and every person we hire is passionate about making the world a better place, even if that occurs only through small acts of kindness.

Only faith derived from Christian preaching is able to deduce the certainty of God acting upon us even from those fragments, which otherwise would remain only a small part of the history of ideas, and quite a problematic part at that.»

Since most social problems are vastly more complicated than the uninformed person even suspects, disciplined study in small groups, focusing on a particularly urgent social issue, can prepare people to act wisely.

These mezuza bans are considered illegal discrimination under the Fair Housing Act, because only a Jew would have any need to put something on the door frame, so the rule (even if we assume the rule exists) negatively impacts only Jews, and nobody else... and there's no legitimate justification for the rule, since it's not a safety issue and it's too small to be considered unsightly.

Ever since I went to a Japanese restaurant as a small human, and drank cups and cups of the DELICIOUS green tea, and then ran around the house for literal hours, bouncing off the walls, cartwheeling, and performing trapeze acts down the stairway bannister, I have been hesitant to take even a sip of caffeine.

Act small (even if you aren't).

Even if your parents aren't asking for your assistance, these small acts of kindness and consideration won't go unnoticed, and they also... MORE serve as good life - skills training for your children.

Small children act instinctively and impulsively even when not stressed simply because that is what they are developmentally capable of, but when they are stressed even the small amount of self - control they may have attained flies right out the window, and before they know it (literaSmall children act instinctively and impulsively even when not stressed simply because that is what they are developmentally capable of, but when they are stressed even the small amount of self - control they may have attained flies right out the window, and before they know it (literasmall amount of self - control they may have attained flies right out the window, and before they know it (literally!)

Additionally, provisions of the CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) have direct reprecussions on even the smallest carrier businesses.

Sometimes our seemingly smallest acts can have the largest impact — and what's more profound is that we might never even know just how much.

«This small act was a kind of lifeblood, because it highlighted a common humanity and hope even in the bleakest circumstances.»

The likelihood of the bill passing into law is very small indeed, and even if it passed second reading it is unlikely that there would be enough parliamentary time before the end of the year to act on it.

She would spuriously use a win to claim that the 37 % of votes that might be cast for Tories (even smaller than the 37 % of the total electorate that she claims as a «mandate» for Brexit) gives her a «further mandate» for this act of folly.

Not only were all the toxins acting in the same way on cells, but they did so even when small amounts, similar to amounts found in the environment, were used.

We regard acts of genuine generosity as those produced spontaneously and these are widely seen as a reliable indicator of trustworthiness even when they are small gestures.»

They patterned the indium arsenide wires over other even smaller metal wires that act as gate electrodes, which control the energy levels in the dots.

At this very small scale (less than 10 atoms), the silver clusters act very differently and can even emit light.

Even a small piece of avocado acts as a great thickener for smoothies and desserts.

While we often like to get stuck into flouring surfaces with our bare hands, a flour dredger with a sieve or punched metal lid ensures an even dusting of flour and better control of ingredients than a traditional sieve, plus they also act as small storage vessels.

The affinity of IDE for insulin is so high, however, that the presence of even small amounts of insulin completely inhibits the degradation of Aβ.30 Insulin acts as a kind of competitive inhibitor, such that when insulin is present, IDE will be «busy» clearing it, leaving Aβ to accumulate.

Even the simple act of taking time to reflect on the small wins can be an important process — because they're pretty easy to overlook and forget about, but are definitely deserving of some attention.

The acting is just as terrible, there's no passion or even the smallest effort in this shameless rip off.

Ejiofor is at the center of an embarrassment of acting talent throughout this film with even smaller roles occupied by the likes of Brad Pitt, Michael K Williams, Paul Giamatti, Paul Dano, and last year's Oscar nominee Quvenzhané Wallis (Beasts of the Southern Wild).

Honestly, the only really issue I had was the pacing is a little slack and the third act is slower than the previous two, but those are small things that just keep a great flick from being even better.

«On Sabbath Hill,» meanwhile, features terrible acting and even worse framing choices — the latter seemingly made by a drunken teenager, a small child or perhaps some filmmaking collective comprised solely of both.

Guest director Joshua Oppenheimer, whose wrenching «The Act of Killing» debuted at TFF in 2012, has put together an eclectic program that includes Werner Herzog's 1970 «Even Dwarfs Started Small» (with Herzog in attendance), Jon Bang Carlsen's intriguing and obscure «Hotel of the Stars» (1981), an hour - long Danish documentary about extras who live in a shabby apartment hotel in Hollywood; the only movie directed by Charles Laughton, 1955's exquisitely - shot «The Night of the Hunter,» starring a brilliant, terrifying Robert Mitchum, and fortuitously playing in his centenary year; «Salam Cinema,» Mohsen Makmalbaf's 1995 record of auditions by aspiring actors; a new print of Frederick Wiseman's long - banned, corrosive «Titicut Follies» (1967), filmed in a notorious Massachusetts hospital for the criminally insane; and Jacques Demy's glorious, gorgeous musical, «The Umbrellas of Cherbourg» (1967), starring the glorious, gorgeous Catherine Deneuve.

A gritty, intelligent, complex and well - acted series that fired on all cylinders throughout most of its five seasons, «The Wire» represents TV drama at its finest, anchored by a fantastic ensemble cast that rivals «Game of Thrones» in its sheer size and ability to squeeze great performances out of even the smallest roles.

The stakes are pretty low, but Sachs» film is so finely observed and delicately acted, even the smallest gestures take on dramatic interest.

While it's disappointing to see a fantastic character actor like Ben Mendelsohn wasted in such a small role, he makes the most of his limited screen time, especially considering his rascally outlaw doesn't even enter the story until the final act.

Even the small roles are vividly acted.

Even the small roles are affectionately written and acted, from True Blood «s Fiona Shaw as deadpan spy boss Carolyn to Penny Dreadful «s David Haig as Eve's hapless superior Bill.

The younger actor was able to both act like Hank McCoy and be the Beast (even though, due to First Class «s smaller budget, the Beast makeup effects and costume were pretty sad looking).

Even if you already know the details and the outcome, Captain Phillips gives us a chance to experience what it might have been like to be in such a terrible predicament, as well as how many smaller acts of bravery that Phillips performed in order to try to secure the safety and security of the crew and the vessel they are on.

Bell is also able to secure a good cast of acting talent to fill out the various roles, who all offer nuance to even the smallest of roles in order to generate quality laughs or thoughtful drama whenever the scenes call for it.

Small particles, which are 1/100, 000 the thickness of your hair and act strangely, will be used to keep your pants from staining, make better sunscreens, make computers faster, and even cure cancer.

Try to inspire students to use their unique intelligences to benefit others — even small, altruistic acts can have big ripple effects.