Revenge converts a little right into a great wrong.

Revenge converts a little right into a great wrong.

That old law about "an eye for an eye" leaves everybody blind. The time is always right to do the read more

That old law about "an eye for an eye" leaves everybody blind. The time is always right to do the right thing.

One sole desire, one passion now remains
To keep life's fever still within his veins,
Vengeance! dire read more

One sole desire, one passion now remains
To keep life's fever still within his veins,
Vengeance! dire vengeance on the wretch who cast
O'er him and all he lov'd that ruinous blast.

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

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

And where the offense is, let the great axe fall.

And where the offense is, let the great axe fall.

'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!

Women do most delight in revenge.

Women do most delight in revenge.

Revenge, at first though sweet,
Bitter ere long back on itself recoils.

Revenge, at first though sweet,
Bitter ere long back on itself recoils.

She (Eleanor Roosevelt) got even in a way that was almost cruel. She forgave them.

She (Eleanor Roosevelt) got even in a way that was almost cruel. She forgave them.