Quote by Oliver Goldsmith

Take a dollar from a thousand and it will be a thousand no more.

Take a dollar from a thousand and it will be a thousand no m

Summary

This quote means that if you take one dollar from a thousand-dollar amount, the total sum will no longer be a thousand dollars. It highlights the significance of each unit in a larger whole and emphasizes that even the smallest change can have an impact on the overall quantity. It speaks to the idea that every component is crucial in maintaining the integrity and value of a system or collection.

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