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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.]
Revenge is the abject pleasure of an abject mind.
Revenge is the abject pleasure of an abject mind.
Revenge, at first though sweet,
Bitter ere long back on itself recoils.
Revenge, at first though sweet,
Bitter ere long back on itself recoils.
No more tears now; I will think about revenge.
No more tears now; I will think about revenge.
Delay in vengeance gives a heavier blow
Delay in vengeance gives a heavier blow
Which, if not victory, is yet revenge.
Which, if not victory, is yet revenge.
Avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith read more
Avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Revenge converts a little right into a great wrong.
Revenge converts a little right into a great wrong.
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.
