Absence in love is like water upon fire; a little quickens, but much extinguishes it.

Absence in love is like water on fire, a little quickens, but much extinguishes

One kernel is felt in a hogshead; one drop of water helps to swell the ocean; a spark of fire helps to give light to the world. None are too small, too feeble, too poor to be of service. Think of this and act.

One kernel is felt in a hogshead; one drop of water helps to swell the ocean; a spark of fire helps to give light to the world. None are too small, too feeble, too poor to be of service. Think of this and act.

Tolerance and celebration of individual differences is the fire that fuels lasting love.

There is no other place to put that storm water. And in absence of another place to put it, you're looking at road way and residential flooding during a rain event.