* "There are lots of things you can do when you're small, but there are lots of things you can't do when you're big." This quote, spoken by Matilda, highlights her awareness of the limitations of her size, but also suggests a hidden strength within her.
* "If you're small you can slip through the cracks, can't you?" This quote, also by Matilda, emphasizes the advantage of being small in navigating the world.
* "But I'm just a little girl. I haven't got any power. I'm small and weak." This quote, spoken by Matilda, reflects her feelings of powerlessness in the face of the adults who mistreat her.
While the exact phrase "big small" is not used, these quotes capture the essence of the theme of size and power in "Matilda," showing how it can be both a disadvantage and an advantage depending on the situation.