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What ever the motive for the insult, it is always best to overlook it; for folly doesn't deserve resentment, and malice is punished by neglect.
Samuel Johnson
Revenge is the act of passion, vengeance is an act of justice.
And, re-assembling our afflicted powers, consult how we may henceforth most offend.
John Milton
Surviving well is your finest revenge.
Morgan Nito
Vengeance and retribution require a long time; it is the rule.
Charles Dickens
It is better to receive than to do injury.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord.
Bible
Revenge is often like biting a dog because the dog bit you.
Austin O'Malley
While seeking revenge, dig two graves -- one for yourself.
Doug Horton
Living well is the best revenge.
George Herbert, Jacula Prudentum
In taking revenge a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.
Thomas Fuller, Gnomologia
One who is injured ought not to return the injury, for on no account can it be right to do an injustice; and it is not right to return an injury, or to do evil to any man, however much we have suffered from him.
Socrates
Revenge in cold blood is the devil's own act and deed.
Thomas Fuller, Gnomologia (1732)
A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.
Francis Bacon
Thus the whirligig of time brings in his revenges.
William Shakespeare, TwelfthNigh
Vengeance is a dish best eaten cold.
Proverb
Forgiveness is better than revenge, for forgiveness is the sign of a gentle nature, but revenge is the sign of a savage nature.
Epictetus
Revenge is always the weak pleasure of a little and narrow mind.
Juvenal
Delay in vengeance delivers a heavier blow.
John Ford
When you begin a journey of revenge, start by digging two graves: one for your enemy, and one for yourself.
Jodi Picoult
