Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.

Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.

The absent are like children, helpless to defend themselves.

The absent are like children, helpless to defend themselves.

Is not absence death to those who love?

Is not absence death to those who love?

'Presents,' I often say, 'endear absents.'

'Presents,' I often say, 'endear absents.'

How like a winter hath my absence been
From thee, the pleasure of the fleeting year!
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How like a winter hath my absence been
From thee, the pleasure of the fleeting year!
What freezings have I felt, what dark days seen!
What old December's bareness everywhere!

Sometimes I need what only you can provide -- your absence.

Sometimes I need what only you can provide -- your absence.

All days are nights to see till I see thee,
And nights bright days when dreams do show thee read more

All days are nights to see till I see thee,
And nights bright days when dreams do show thee to me.

I dote on his very absence.

I dote on his very absence.

Absence diminishes little passions and increases great ones, as wind extinguishes candles and fans a fire.

Absence diminishes little passions and increases great ones, as wind extinguishes candles and fans a fire.