124. Difference between small and little

Here's my opinion on the subject.

AGE
He's just a little boy. He's just a small boy.

AMOUNT
I'd like a little soup, please. Let me give you a little advice. However... He gave me a small amount of soup.

SIZE
He gave me a very small piece of meat.
He gave me a very little piece of meat.
She is small for her age.
She is little for her age.

EXPRESSING SYMPATHY
Oh, you poor little thing...