It [revenge] is sweeter far than flowing honey.

It [revenge] is sweeter far than flowing honey.

There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.

There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.

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.

Revenge is often like biting a dog because the dog bit you.

Revenge is often like biting a dog because the dog bit you.

Behold, on wrong
Swift vengeance waits; and art subdues the strong.

Behold, on wrong
Swift vengeance waits; and art subdues the strong.

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.]

But men often mistake killing and revenge for justice. They seldom have the stomach for justice.

But men often mistake killing and revenge for justice. They seldom have the stomach for justice.

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.]

'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!