#diminished

In their work, then, as in their play, men and women are more and more coming to share with each other as comrades, and really the fun of life seems in no wise diminished as a consequence. ↗

— Richard Le Gallienne

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The truth is that I oppose the Iraq war, just as I opposed the Vietnam War, because these two conflicts have weakened the U.S. and diminished our standing in the world and our national security. ↗

— George McGovern

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You cannot allow your desire to be a winner to be diminished by achieving success before and I believe there is room for improvement in every sportsman. ↗

— Lionel Messi

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When you're trying to pass on the best of the stuff you're culling to what should be a hungry culture but you have it diminished... that's kind of disappointing. ↗

— Joni Mitchell

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As I turn 91 this June 8th, I have to admit my hours at the easel have diminished. ↗

— LeRoy Neiman

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If the demand for home commodities should be diminished, because of the fall of rent on the part of the landlords, it will be increased in a far greater degree by the increased opulence of the commercial classes. ↗

— David Ricardo

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Women's roles are diminished for obvious reasons. It's the men whose names are on the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and who were generals and soldiers. ↗

— Cokie Roberts

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Accordingly, when the supply of gold runs short, the security behind the notes is diminished, the loaning of notes is restricted or suspended, and the panic follows. ↗

— John Buchanan Robinson

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A great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished at the edges. ↗

— Benjamin Franklin

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And I find - I'm 63, and my capacity to be by myself and just spend time by myself hasn't diminished any. That's the necessary part of being a writer, you better like being alone. ↗

— John Irving

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