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Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the
attempt.
Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the
attempt.
'Tis more noble to forgive, and more manly to despise, than to
revenge an Injury.
'Tis more noble to forgive, and more manly to despise, than to
revenge an Injury.
Revenge... is like a rolling stone, which, when a man hath forced up a hill, will return upon him with read more
Revenge... is like a rolling stone, which, when a man hath forced up a hill, will return upon him with a greater violence, and break those bones whose sinews gave it motion.
If it will feed nothing else, it will feed my revenge.
If it will feed nothing else, it will feed my revenge.
'Tis an old tale, and often told;
But did my fate and wish agree,
Ne'er had been read more
'Tis an old tale, and often told;
But did my fate and wish agree,
Ne'er had been read, in story old,
Of maiden true betray'd for gold,
That loved, or was avenged, like me!
Women do most delight in revenge.
Women do most delight in revenge.
It [revenge] is sweeter far than flowing honey.
It [revenge] is sweeter far than flowing honey.
She (Eleanor Roosevelt) got even in a way that was almost cruel. She forgave them.
She (Eleanor Roosevelt) got even in a way that was almost cruel. She forgave them.
