Quotes about absent
absent fact stood watched
We've watched her be abused in the past, and she's overcome, stood strong. We're not going to be absent or indifferent to the fact that she may be abused again. Harry Belafonte
absent conditions expect higher large next result terms year
We expect very significantly higher prices, higher deductibles and tighter terms and conditions as a result of Katrina. For the next year or two, underwriting results, absent another large catastrophe, should be very, very strong.
absent mindset required unionist
The psychological mindset that is required for peacemaking is absent from Unionist thinking, Gerry Adams
absent letters mingle speak thus
Sir, more than kisses, letters mingle souls; for, thus friends absent speak John Donne
absent december degree depend february meetings moves pace policy potential reference specific suggesting
There is a specific reference in February to 'the pace of policy moves at upcoming meetings ... would depend on incoming data', suggesting a degree of potential flexibility that was absent from the December minutes,
absent bombshell information support
I think it is unlikely, absent some new information, some bombshell that comes up in the process, that I would support a filibuster. Kent Conrad
absent cut data economic fed hold jobs rates sit three unless weak
I think they'll hold unless we see some surprisingly weak economic data on the jobs front, which comes out on Friday. But absent that, I think the Fed is going to be tempted, having cut rates three times, to let things sit a while.
absent body march moving nearer pitch tent
Here in the body pent, / Absent from Him I roam, / Yet nightly pitch my moving tent / A day's march nearer home. James Bailey
absent children contact judges physical require understand
I think that most judges understand that children require physical one-on-one contact with the absent parent.
absent effort guys
Guys had to play different roles. Their effort while he was absent was pretty good. Steve Alford
absent gray
Gray is the color... the most important of all... absent of opinion, nothing, neither/nor. Gerhard Richter
absent cooperate covering great somebody teachers
Our teachers really cooperate with each other, and if somebody is absent and we don't have a sub, they're great about covering for each other.
absent advantage believed bit students took
Our students, under the old policy, probably took advantage of that a little bit and believed they could be absent for any reason.
absent free keys left lock magic outside personal property protect slept wide windows worry
Part of the magic of Martha's Vineyard is that we were, all of us, more free here than any place else, ... On the island, we did not worry about our personal security. We did not lock doors; we left keys under the mat in the car, slept with windows wide open, absent the need to protect person or property from outside invaders.
absent father
That would make me a completely absent father and that's unacceptable, Ken Salazar
absent came core good higher inflation retailers sales support
Retailers came out with pretty good reports. One would think we'll see a pretty good retail sales number, and that would give support to the market, absent much higher core inflation numbers.
absent dispute high moderate moving nuclear prices program relatively supplies week
Relatively moderate weather, ample supplies and an escalation in the dispute over Iran's nuclear program should make for another week of high volatility. Absent geopolitical uncertainty, prices should be moving lower. Michael Fitzpatrick
absent buy documented dollars evidence might planned research somewhat
I think that Jupiter's conclusions are, absent documented evidence of this development, somewhat optimistic, ... They (consumers) do their research on the computer, then they buy in the store, but they're not going to buy more than they had planned to buy. They might buy different things from what they had planned to buy, but there are only so many dollars to go around.
absent arrest commanding found general officer prescribed regular send
It is made the duty of every Commanding Officer in the Department, to arrest and send to these Headquarters, under guard, every officer or soldier who may be found absent from his command, without the regular leave in writing, prescribed by Regulations and General Orders.
absent accept conclusion today
I did not want to make a conclusion today and tell those who were absent to accept it.
absent confirmed impressed quite
I am impressed with his demeanor, his intelligence, his sense of humor, his modesty, ... Absent some bombshell, which I don't expect, I think he will be confirmed and quite handily.
absent although carter country dismiss fiasco jack nevada tough
Nevada was never Carter country back in the 1970s, and I just don't think Jack Carter has much of a chance, although you never completely dismiss anyone. Absent any fiasco by Ensign, Carter is going to have a tough time.
absent agree argue fans flames good occupation quietly radical western
Some Libertarians argue that Western occupation fans the flames of radical Islam; I agree. But I don't agree that, absent Western occupation, that radical Islam 'goes quietly into that good night.' Rand Paul
absent elemental elements fairy fears marriage plots range recurring seem sexual sort stories
There are recurring elements in popularized fairy tales, such as absent parents, some sort of struggle, a transformation, and a marriage. If you look at a range of stories, you find many stories about marriage, sexual initiation, abandonment. The plots often revolve around what to me seem to be elemental fears and desires. Kate Bernheimer
absent feels genuinely gracious interested man manners polished power presence privilege though welfare wherever
The man who practises unselfishness, who is genuinely interested in the welfare of others, who feels it a privilege to have the power to do a fellow-creature a kindness - even though polished manners and a gracious presence may be absent - will be an elevating influence wherever he goes. Orison Swett Marden
absent ancient bulk clay complex earlier easier largely less life minerals percentage predicted saying test toward
We predicted we would only find a significant percentage of clay minerals in sediments toward the end of the Precambrian, when complex life arose, while earlier sediments would have less clay content. This test is easier than it sounds. Because clay minerals make up the bulk of sediment deposited today, we are saying that it should be largely absent in ancient rocks. And this is just what one finds. Martin Kennedy
absent africa cater class issues low market middle
Africa is not for the weak-hearted: infrastructure issues are there. The middle class is absent in most of the countries. We have to cater to the low end of the market to grow. Sunil Mittal
absent best chancellor encouraged european finance germany minister strongly work
In the long term, Germany didn't need a finance minister who was absent during important negotiations in the European Council. But the chancellor strongly encouraged me to stay. And everything did work out for the best in the end. Wolfgang Schauble
absent break entitled express given people themselves whatever within
People who want to express themselves need to be given an opportunity. For me, it's a very fundamental premise: you break the law, you're going to jail. Absent that, you're entitled to say whatever you want to say within reason. Bob Buckhorn
absent acted boundary dogs fill fluidity hard human kinds lack pet roles
The kinds of roles dogs fill can be hard to come by in human relationships. We touch the dog or the pet at whim. There is a lack of self-consciousness and a fluidity to it that is absent from most human relationships. If someone acted that way to you, you'd feel claustrophobic pretty quickly. It's a boundary violation. Caroline Knapp
absent knows
Happiness is rarely absent; it is we that know not of its presence. Maurice Maeterlinck
absent action cannot commitment failed federal fulfill government hurricane president rebuild since taking
The president has made a commitment to rebuild and we need to fulfill that commitment, ... We cannot be an absent partner, or one who reneges, especially since the federal government failed miserably in taking action when the hurricane first hit. Sander Levin
absent artists fall technical
Without audiences, artists would be doing something else, and their creative and technical skills would fall on absent eyes.