Quote by Benjamin Franklin

The absent are never without fault, nor the present without excuse.

The absent are never without fault, nor the present without

Summary

This quote suggests that those who are absent, or not present in a given situation, can still be held responsible for their actions or lack thereof. Likewise, it implies that those who are present cannot use the absence of others as an excuse for their own behavior or choices. In essence, it emphasizes personal accountability and rejects the notion of blaming external circumstances for one's own faults or inadequacies.

By Benjamin Franklin

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