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That old law about "an eye for an eye" leaves everybody blind. The time is always right to do the read more
That old law about "an eye for an eye" leaves everybody blind. The time is always right to do the right thing.
 No one rejoices more in revenge than woman.
 [Lat., Vindicta
  Nemo magis gaudet quam foemina.]  
 No one rejoices more in revenge than woman.
 [Lat., Vindicta
  Nemo magis gaudet quam foemina.] 
 Those who plot the destruction of others often fall themselves.
 [Lat., Saepe intereunt aliis meditantes necem.]  
 Those who plot the destruction of others often fall themselves.
 [Lat., Saepe intereunt aliis meditantes necem.] 
One good act of vengeance deserves another.
One good act of vengeance deserves another.
There is neither happiness nor misery in the world; there is only the comparison of one state to another, nothing read more
There is neither happiness nor misery in the world; there is only the comparison of one state to another, nothing more. He who has felt the deepest grief is best able to experience supreme happiness. We must have felt what it is to die, that we may appreciate the enjoyments of life.
 Behold, on wrong
 Swift vengeance waits; and art subdues the strong.  
 Behold, on wrong
 Swift vengeance waits; and art subdues the strong. 
Revenge has no more quenching effect on emotions than salt water has on thirst.
Revenge has no more quenching effect on emotions than salt water has on thirst.
Last night I had a revelationSomehow I have to make you payIt's all about manipulationAnd what it takes to get read more
Last night I had a revelationSomehow I have to make you payIt's all about manipulationAnd what it takes to get my wayI don't believe in soft solutionsNo one makes a fool of meWithout receiving retributionNo one hurts me and goes freeI'll play on your fears, I'll leave you in tearsYou'll never be the same, my friendYou're walking a line, it's a matter of timeYou'll never rest easy againI've got the power to bring you downI've heard it said, to err is humanIt's forgiveness that's divineI thought about forgiving you, butI want revenge, I want what's mineI think it's time to settle scores nowIt's time to set the record straightYou'll know it's coming, you won't know howOr when, you'll have to watch and waitI'll play on your fears, I'll leave you in tearsYou'll never be the same, my friendYou're walking a line, it's a matter of timeYou'll never rest easy againI've got the power to bring you downYou know, it feels intoxicatingTo be intimidatingIt's invigoratingTo see you shakingI've got the power to bring you downYou know something, you see it coming, You know I will stop at nothing.