Frank J. Wilstach, comp. A Dictionary of Similes. 1916.
Diminish
Beauties diminish, like those of a fine prospective viewed too near.
—Jean de La Bruyère
Frank J. Wilstach, comp. A Dictionary of Similes. 1916.
Beauties diminish, like those of a fine prospective viewed too near.
—Jean de La Bruyère