3 ms·Absence of evidence is evidence of absence. The correct saying is: Absence of proof is not proof of absence.by stormking 4y agoAbsence of evidence is evidence of absence. The correct saying is: Absence of proof is not proof of absence.maria2 4y agoOverly pedanticJarwain 4y agoIt seems like an important distinction. Evidence != Proofmaria2 4y agoIt's a meaningless distinction.