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.

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

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

And where the offense is, let the great axe fall.

And where the offense is, let the great axe fall.

'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!

Revenge, at first though sweet,
Bitter ere long back on itself recoils.

Revenge, at first though sweet,
Bitter ere long back on itself recoils.

Well, remember what you said, because in a day or two, I'll have a witty and blistering retort! You'll be read more

Well, remember what you said, because in a day or two, I'll have a witty and blistering retort! You'll be devastated THEN!

Revenge converts a little right into a great wrong.

Revenge converts a little right into a great wrong.

Anyone can rat, but it takes a certain amount of ingenuity to
re-rat.

Anyone can rat, but it takes a certain amount of ingenuity to
re-rat.

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.