Definition of Perspective

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Perspective

Of or pertaining to the science of vision; optical.

Pertaining to the art, or in accordance with the laws, of perspective.

A glass through which objects are viewed.

That which is seen through an opening; a view; a vista.

The effect of distance upon the appearance of objects, by means of which the eye recognized them as being at a more or less measurable distance. Hence, aerial perspective, the assumed greater vagueness or uncertainty of outline in distant objects.

The art and the science of so delineating objects that they shall seem to grow smaller as they recede from the eye; -- called also linear perspective.

A drawing in linear perspective.

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Perspective Quotations

Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.
Marcus Aurelius

Most people's historical perspective begins with the day of their birth.
Rush Limbaugh

The manager has a short-range view; the leader has a long-range perspective.
Warren G. Bennis

In war, when a commander becomes so bereft of reason and perspective that he fails to understand the dependence of arms on Divine guidance, he no longer deserves victory.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Winners have the ability to step back from the canvas of their lives like an artist gaining perspective. They make their lives a work of art - an individual masterpiece.
Denis Waitley

You must look within for value, but must look beyond for perspective.
Denis Waitley

Writing has laws of perspective, of light and shade just as painting does, or music. If you are born knowing them, fine. If not, learn them. Then rearrange the rules to suit yourself.
Truman Capote

Capitalism works better from every perspective when the economic decision makers are forced to share power with those who will be affected by those decisions.
Barney Frank

In a world of prayer, we are all equal in the sense that each of us is a unique person, with a unique perspective on the world, a member of a class of one.
W. H. Auden

It is essential to employ, trust, and reward those whose perspective, ability, and judgment are radically different from yours. It is also rare, for it requires uncommon humility, tolerance, and wisdom.
Dee Hock

Perspective Translations

perspective in Danish is udsigt
perspective in Dutch is doorkijk, prospect, perspectief
perspective in French is perspective
perspective in German is Durchblick, Perspektive, Blickwinkel
perspective in Spanish is perspectiva
perspective in Swedish is perspektiv

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