Official dignity tends to increase in inverse ratio to the importance of the country in which the office is held.

Summary

This quote suggests that as the importance of a country decreases, the significance and pomp associated with holding official positions within that country tends to increase. It implies that in smaller or less consequential nations, individuals in positions of power may try to emphasize their authority and inflate their importance through elaborate formalities and protocols. In contrast, in more significant nations, the importance of the role itself may be enough, reducing the need for excessive displays of grandeur.

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