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'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!
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.
It [revenge] is sweeter far than flowing honey.
It [revenge] is sweeter far than flowing honey.
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.]
Delay in vengeance gives a heavier blow
Delay in vengeance gives a heavier blow
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.
I will not leave you until I have seen you hanged.
[Fr., Je ne te quitterai point que je read more
I will not leave you until I have seen you hanged.
[Fr., Je ne te quitterai point que je ne t'aie vu pendu.]
Revenge is often like biting a dog because the dog bit you.
Revenge is often like biting a dog because the dog bit you.
Just before consumers stop doing something, they do it with a vengeance.
Just before consumers stop doing something, they do it with a vengeance.
