Quote by Michel de Montaigne

Since we cannot attain unto it, let us revenge ourselves with railing against it.

Since we cannot attain unto it, let us revenge ourselves wit

Summary

This quote suggests that if we feel unable to achieve or obtain something desirable, we should take comfort in expressing our frustrations and criticizing it. Instead of dwelling on our inability to attain what we desire, we find solace in venting our anger or discontent towards it. It implies that seeking revenge through verbal expression is a way to cope with our own perceived shortcomings or feelings of disappointment.

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