Quote by Freya Stark

Absence is one of the most useful ingredients of family life, and to dose it rightly is an art like any other.

Absence is one of the most useful ingredients of family life

Summary

This quote suggests that absence can have a positive impact on family life. It highlights the importance of finding a balance in the amount of time spent together as a family and the need for some time apart. The quote implies that absence, when managed properly, can enhance the quality of relationships by creating space for individual growth, fostering independence, and preventing familiarity from breeding contempt. It emphasizes that understanding and skill are necessary to determine the ideal dosage of absence in order to maintain a healthy and harmonious family dynamic.

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By Freya Stark

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