I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear. Rosa Parks
Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bells tolls; it tolls for thee. John Donne
Old age diminishes our strength; it takes away our pleasures one after the other; it withers the soul as well as the body; it renders adventure and friendship difficult; and finally it is shadowed by thoughts of death. André Maurois
Do not eat the strangers' bread as this diminishes your stature. Kurdish Proverb
Arrogance diminishes wisdom. Arabic Proverb
When the spleen increases, the body diminishes. Spanish Proverb