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An eye for an eye would make the whole world blind.
An eye for an eye would make the whole world blind.
By taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in
passing over it, he is superior.
By taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in
passing over it, he is superior.
Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the
attempt.
Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the
attempt.
'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!
It [revenge] is sweeter far than flowing honey.
It [revenge] is sweeter far than flowing honey.
Revenge is the naked idol of the worship of a semi-barbarous age.
Revenge is the naked idol of the worship of a semi-barbarous age.
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!
Behold, on wrong
Swift vengeance waits; and art subdues the strong.
Behold, on wrong
Swift vengeance waits; and art subdues the strong.
