I think it is a fair assessment, that such a decision would not diminish his stature within the community in any way.

He has diminished his stature as a leader.

Another failure would diminish his stature ahead of midterm elections in 2003.

But he believed Baker would have a monumental season after two lackluster years that diminished his stature as one of the game's top players.

I don't mean to diminish your stature as a teacher and philosopher, but I had things to think about even before this happy reunion.

Again, his independence did little to diminish his stature in the party.

It has also diminished our stature as a nation for many years to come, if not forever.

"He gets into the muck and mire of local politics, which really diminishes his stature."

These reports have diminished his stature and cast doubt about how policy is made.

But none of that diminished her beauty, or her stature.