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.

Revenge is the naked idol of the worship of a semi-barbarous age.

Revenge is the naked idol of the worship of a semi-barbarous age.

Life being what it is, one dreams of revenge.

Life being what it is, one dreams of revenge.

You cannot get ahead while you are getting even.

You cannot get ahead while you are getting even.

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.

Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the
attempt.

Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the
attempt.

Revenge is an act of passion; vengeance of justice. Injuries are revenged; crimes are avenged.

Revenge is an act of passion; vengeance of justice. Injuries are revenged; crimes are avenged.

One good act of vengeance deserves another.

One good act of vengeance deserves another.

'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!