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The rarer action is In virtue than in vengeance.
The rarer action is In virtue than in vengeance.
Vengeance is not the point; change is. But the trouble is that in most [people's] minds the thought of victory read more
Vengeance is not the point; change is. But the trouble is that in most [people's] minds the thought of victory and the thought of punishing the enemy coincide.
Retribution often means that we eventually do to ourselves what we have done unto others.
Retribution often means that we eventually do to ourselves what we have done unto others.
Delay in vengeance gives a heavier blow
Delay in vengeance gives a heavier blow
No one delights more in vengeance than a woman.
Juvenal, Satires, XIII.
No one delights more in vengeance than a woman.
Juvenal, Satires, XIII.
The best manner of avenging ourselves is by not resembling him who has injured us.
The best manner of avenging ourselves is by not resembling him who has injured us.
Vengeance is mine, and I will repay.
Vengeance is mine, and I will repay.
Vengeance is a dish best eaten cold
Vengeance is a dish best eaten cold
Vengeance, deep-brooding o'er the slain, Had locked the source of softer woe, And burning pride and high disdain Forbade the read more
Vengeance, deep-brooding o'er the slain, Had locked the source of softer woe, And burning pride and high disdain Forbade the rising tear to flow
