So there were benefits both for those who were able to abstain altogether and even among those who did not abstain, they were much less likely to drink heavily. (Quote by - Michael Bohn)

Commissioner Cotton ? Abstain. (Quote by - William Cotton)

The Huntsman and the Fisherman A huntsman, returning with his dogs from the field, fell in by chance with a Fisherman who was bringing home a basket well laden with fish. The Huntsman wished to have the fish, and their owner experienced an equal longing for the contents of the game-bag. They quickly agreed to exchange the produce of their day's sport. Each was so well pleased with his bargain that they made for some time the same exchange day after day. Finally a neighbor said to them, If you go on in this way, you will soon destroy by frequent use the pleasure of your exchange, and each will again wish to retain the fruits of his own sport. Abstain and enjoy. (Quote by - Aesop)

This comes from my desire to understand why certain council members are abstaining on important issues. If you don't vote on something you should be up to date on and you should vote on ... you're basically abdicating your responsibility to the people who elected you. (Quote by - Rep. Beto O'Rourke)

It is hard to abstain from writing satire. (Quote by - Juvenal)

When we are in doubt whether an action is good or bad, abstain from it. (Quote by - Zoroaster)

As a general rule, I abstain from reading reports of attacks upon myself, wishing not to be provoked by that to which I cannot properly offer an answer. (Quote by - Abraham Lincoln)