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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.
There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.
There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.
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.
Live well. It is the greatest revenge.
Live well. It is the greatest revenge.
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.]
When someone is mean to me, I just make them a victim in my next book.
When someone is mean to me, I just make them a victim in my next book.
Behold, on wrong
Swift vengeance waits; and art subdues the strong.
Behold, on wrong
Swift vengeance waits; and art subdues the strong.
'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.
