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Revenge converts a little right into a great wrong.
Revenge converts a little right into a great wrong.
Revenge is often like biting a dog because the dog bit you.
Revenge is often like biting a dog because the dog bit you.
'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!
Sweet is revenge--especially to women.
Sweet is revenge--especially to women.
Behold, on wrong
Swift vengeance waits; and art subdues the strong.
Behold, on wrong
Swift vengeance waits; and art subdues the strong.
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.
An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.
An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.
Revenge has no more quenching effect on emotions than salt water has on thirst.
Revenge has no more quenching effect on emotions than salt water has on thirst.
