Absence doth sharpen love, presence strengthens it; the one brings fuel, the other blows it till it burns clear.

Absence doth sharpen love, presence strengthens it; the one brings fuel, the other blows it till it burns clear.

When a man is out of sight, it is not too long before he is out of mind.

When a man is out of sight, it is not too long before he is out of mind.

Ever absent, ever near;
Still I see thee, still I hear;
Yet I cannot reach thee, dear!

Ever absent, ever near;
Still I see thee, still I hear;
Yet I cannot reach thee, dear!

Days of absence, sad and dreary,
Clothed in sorrow's dark array,--
Days of absence, I am weary;
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Days of absence, sad and dreary,
Clothed in sorrow's dark array,--
Days of absence, I am weary;
She I love is far away.

The absent are like children, helpless to defend themselves.

The absent are like children, helpless to defend themselves.

Absence, that common cure of love.

Absence, that common cure of love.

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

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

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

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

The absent are always in the wrong.

The absent are always in the wrong.