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- Nov 07, 2020
Diminution Quotes
Diminution describes a gradual lessening, and these quotes apply that idea across very different fields: military armaments shrinking over time, the fading outlines used in perspective drawing, and the quiet inner diminution that follows each concession a person makes.
One recurring thread involves the Army and how political power over armaments has historically shaped ideas about diminishing military strength.
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If they are really persuaded that the army is annually established by me, that I have the sole disposal of posts and honours, that I employ this power in the destruction of liberty and the diminution of commerce, let me awaken them from their delusion.
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- Nov 07, 2020
The divisions of Perspective are 3, as used in drawing; of these, the first includes the diminution in size of opaque objects; the second treats of the diminution and loss of outline in such opaque objects; the third, of the diminution and loss of colour at long distances.
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Each concession we make is accompanied by an inner diminution of which we are not immediately conscious.
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If the quantity of labour realized in commodities, regulate their exchangeable value, every increase of the quantity of labour must augment the value of that commodity on which it is exercised, as every diminution must lower it.
- Nov 07, 2020