Quote by Ambrose Bierce

You are not permitted to kill a woman who has wronged you, but nothing forbids you to reflect that she is growing older every minute.


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Summary

This quote suggests that while it may not be condoned to physically harm someone who has harmed you, there is no prohibition against recognizing the aging process that affects everyone. It subtly reflects on the transient nature of beauty and how time inevitably catches up with us all. It urges the reader to refrain from engaging in harmful actions, but implies that reflecting on the changes and passing of time can be a form of subtle, personal satisfaction or revenge.

By Ambrose Bierce
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