But to be little and insignificant also is bad.

There is only one thing worse, which is to be big and insignificant.

If one is little and insignificant, one may be overlooked, insignificance and all.

But if one is big and insignificant, it is to be an obtrusive cipher, a great lubber, not easily kept out of sight.
Appealed to by his wife, Samuel Anderson prepared to assert his authority as the head of the family.

He almost strutted into Julia's presence.