Diplomat's Dictionary Daily Quotable- A

In addition to a poem of the week, I will also begin including a quote of the daily taken from the Diplomat's Dictionary (by Chas W. Freeman, Jr.). 
   Today's quote emphasizes the importance of involvement and really- just being present.  I would add the caveat that perhaps a long term absence would portend a long period of being wrong...thus why we need to engage, why we need to be present not just when crisis arises.

"The absent are always wrong."
-French Proverb