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    Revenge is a kind of wild justice; which the more man's nature
    runs to, the more ought law to weed it out.

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In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.

In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.

by Francis Bacon Found in: Revenge Quotes,
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Revenge is a dish best served cold

Revenge is a dish best served cold

by Juvenal Found in: Revenge Quotes,
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Revenge is an inhuman word.
[Lat., Inhumanum verbum est ultio.]

Revenge is an inhuman word.
[Lat., Inhumanum verbum est ultio.]

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'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!

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: Revenge Quotes,
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Behold, on wrong
Swift vengeance waits; and art subdues the strong.

Behold, on wrong
Swift vengeance waits; and art subdues the strong.

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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.

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But men often mistake killing and revenge for justice. They seldom have the stomach for justice.

But men often mistake killing and revenge for justice. They seldom have the stomach for justice.

by Robert Jordan Found in: Revenge Quotes,
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Women do most delight in revenge.

Women do most delight in revenge.

by Sir Thomas Browne Found in: Revenge Quotes,
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All the old knives
That have rusted in my back, I drive in yours.

All the old knives
That have rusted in my back, I drive in yours.

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