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Distance produces in idea the same effect as in real perspective.

Distance produces in idea the same effect as in real perspective.

Approximate author period: c. 1801 AD · industrial

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Sir Walter Scott
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Approximate author period: c. 1801 AD · industrial
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Recorded source
Dictionary of Quotations (1893) (1893 AD)

Printed citation: Scott. · page_069

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