One good act of vengeance deserves another.

One good act of vengeance deserves another.

Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.

Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.

Something of vengeance I had tasted for the first time; as aromatic wine it seemed, on swallowing, warm and racy: read more

Something of vengeance I had tasted for the first time; as aromatic wine it seemed, on swallowing, warm and racy: its after-flavor, metallic and corroding, gave me a sensation as if I had been poisoned.

Affliction, like the iron-smith, shapes as it smites.

Affliction, like the iron-smith, shapes as it smites.

Anger is never without an argument, but seldom with a good one.

Anger is never without an argument, but seldom with a good one.

When we blame, we give away our power.

When we blame, we give away our power.

You never will be the person you can be if pressure, tension and discipline are taken out of your life.

You never will be the person you can be if pressure, tension and discipline are taken out of your life.

A problem clearly stated is a problem half solved.

A problem clearly stated is a problem half solved.

Is suffering so very serious? I have come to doubt it. It may be quite childish, a sort of undignified read more

Is suffering so very serious? I have come to doubt it. It may be quite childish, a sort of undignified pastime -- I'm referring to the kind of suffering a man inflicts on a woman or a woman on a man. It's extremely painful. I agree that it's hardly bearable. But I very much fear that this sort of pain deserves no consideration at all. It's no more worthy of respect than old age or illness.