#absence

Absence is one of the most useful ingredients of family life, and to dose it rightly is an art like any other. ↗

The meaning of peace is the absence of opposition to socialism. ↗

#meaning #meaning of #opposition #peace #socialism

Actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happiness; wrong as they tend to produce the reverse of happiness. By happiness is intended pleasure and the absence of pain. ↗

— John Stuart Mill

#actions #happiness #intended #pain #pleasure

For many Americans, including many who are employed, going to the doctor when they fall ill or become injured may not be an option because of the absence of health insurance. ↗

— Ben Nelson

#because #become #doctor #employed #fall

Never part without loving words to think of during your absence. It may be that you will not meet again in this life. ↗

— Jean Paul

#again #during #life #loving #may

The Middle East is ailing. The malady stems from pervasive violence, shortages of food, water and educational opportunities, discrimination against women and - the most virulent cause of all - the absence of freedom. ↗

— Shimon Peres

#against #cause #discrimination #east #educational

I like to think I get better with age, but maybe absence makes the heart grow fonder. ↗

— Bonnie Raitt

#age #better #fonder #get #grow

Judicious absence is a weapon. ↗

— Charles Reade

#judicious #weapon

Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. ↗

— Ronald Reagan

#absence #conflict #handle #means #peace

To some extent, the mainstream's absence means the Tea Party is the Republican Party. ↗