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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!
A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.
A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.
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.]
If I can catch him once upon the hip,
I will feed fat the ancient grudge I bear him.
If I can catch him once upon the hip,
I will feed fat the ancient grudge I bear him.
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 is a confession of pain
Revenge is a confession of pain
Revenge converts a little right into a great wrong.
Revenge converts a little right into a great wrong.
An eye for an eye would make the whole world blind.
An eye for an eye would make the whole world blind.
