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It [revenge] is sweeter far than flowing honey.
It [revenge] is sweeter far than flowing honey.
If it will feed nothing else, it will feed my revenge.
If it will feed nothing else, it will feed my revenge.
By taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in
passing over it, he is superior.
By taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in
passing over it, he is superior.
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.]
Revenge is an inhuman word.
[Lat., Inhumanum verbum est ultio.]
Revenge is an inhuman word.
[Lat., Inhumanum verbum est ultio.]
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.
Behold, on wrong
Swift vengeance waits; and art subdues the strong.
Behold, on wrong
Swift vengeance waits; and art subdues the strong.
