It is a character flaw to be too egocentric, so such people are, metaphorically speaking, small people. Their bodies may be large, but their minds are very limited if they are mainly concerned with themselves.
Franklin is making comment about people who are obsessed with themselves. When someone is "wrapped up in themselves," they are self obsessed. Franklin likens these people to a package (wrapped up) and says they are small packages, meaning their so called life is small, insignificant because they are so concerned with themselves they shut out other people.
The small jewels and charms wrapped in linen are commonly referred to as "amulets" or "talisman." These objects are often believed to possess protective qualities or bring good luck to the wearer. In various cultures, they have been used for spiritual or magical purposes throughout history.
The small jewels and charms wrapped in linen are often referred to as "amulets" or "talisman." These items are typically used for protection, luck, or to invoke certain powers. In some cultures, they are placed within linen wrappings as part of rituals or burial practices. The specific terminology can vary depending on cultural context and tradition.
Small jewels and charms wrapped in linen often refer to ancient amulets or talismans, which were believed to possess protective or lucky properties. In various cultures, these items were sometimes carried or worn to ward off evil spirits, bring good fortune, or ensure safety. The linen wrapping served both a practical purpose of protection and a symbolic one, enhancing the mystical significance of the charms within. Such practices can be traced back to ancient civilizations, including Egyptian and Roman traditions.
Foot binding. Women's feet were wrapped up, the toes curled backwards because it was thought small feet were beautiful
If we are self-obsessed and think we know it all, we stay small. By learning from wise influencers we grow.
This phrase means that someone who is self-absorbed or selfish will have limited impact or influence on others. It suggests that focusing only on oneself can lead to isolation and missed opportunities for connection with others.
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A small hot dog wrapped in pastry. Very Tasty!
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" We will hang together or we will hang separately.""Fish and visitors smell in three days.""An apple a day keeps the doctor away.""Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundleA penny saved is a penny earned.A place for everything and everything in its placeA small leak can sink a great shipAdmiration is the daughter of ignorance
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Animal cells.
Franklin is making comment about people who are obsessed with themselves. When someone is "wrapped up in themselves," they are self obsessed. Franklin likens these people to a package (wrapped up) and says they are small packages, meaning their so called life is small, insignificant because they are so concerned with themselves they shut out other people.
A small boulder wrapped in a blanket.
Chipolata,or, if wrapped in bacon, Pigs in blankets.
The small chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil are a modern version of a traditional Hanukkah gift called gelt or Chanukah gelt.