Quotes on “Absence”
Absence diminishes minor passions and inflames great ones, as the wind douses a candle and fans a fire.
Francois, Duc de La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680), French writer, moralist
Judicious absence is a weapon.
Charles Reade (1814-1884), English novelist
Absence blots people out. We really have no absent friends.
Elizabeth Bowen (1899-1973), British novelist
Presents, I often say, endear absents.
Charles Lamb (1775-1834) English essayist, critic
I was court-martialled in my absence, and sentenced to death in my absence, so I said they could shoot me in my absence.
Brendan Behan (1923-1964), Irish playwright
