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Talk well of the absent whenever you have the opportunity.

The people who are absent are the ideal; those who are present seem to be quite commonplace.

Let no one be willing to speak ill of the absent.

We are surrounded every day by people who do thankless but important work.

Now it is evident that a little insight into the customs of every people is necessary to insure a kindly communication; this, joined with patience and kindness, will seldom fail with the natives of the interior.

I'm terrifically absentminded.

Be just before you are generous.

Be polite to all, but intimate with few.

Absences are a good influence in love and keep it bright and delicate.

I like to give a voice to others, especially things neglected or despised.