622 Quotes About Absence

In France, a woman may forget that she is neither young nor handsome; for the absence of these claims to attention does not expose her to be neglected by the male sex.

The absence of federal standards could result in isolated islands, and connecting those islands is key.

It's not the absence of money, ... It is a failure of bureaucratic structures.

has to be a criminal offense of the first order. How can you have an American president asking for money from foreign leaders? ...I think this is one of the most disturbing revelations we've ever had about an American president because it would indicate a total absence of judgement that really, I think, puts the nation in substantial danger.

My worry is that in the absence of discipline, what we will see a month from now after the initial relief bills are passed, are efforts by policy-makers of both parties and a variety of interest groups to take advantage of the disaster by arguing that all sorts of expansions in tax cuts and certain spending ... are needed,

It had been our assumption that in a domestic emergency, the emergency phase would be effectively handled by the various agencies charged with handling domestic emergencies. Katrina has shaken those assumptions for us, and we've responded accordingly in the absence of a prompt and effective initial response.

In the absence of having a formal discussion about expectations, most employees do what they think appropriate, which may not be what the company values most.

The absence of clear and consistent regulations... will undoubtedly lead to further confusion and unnecessary out-of-pocket expenses to cities and counties in Florida and throughout the country.

So many people condemn me for risk taking, but I find it sort of hypocritical because everybody takes risks. Even the absence of activity could be viewed as a risk. If you sit on the sofa for your entire life, you're running a higher risk of getting heart disease and cancer.