Quote by Ambrose Bierce

You are not permitted to kill a woman who has injured you, but nothing forbids you to reflect that she is growing older every minute. You are avenged 1440 times a day.

You are not permitted to kill a woman who has injured you, b

Summary

This quote by Ambrose Bierce suggests a different form of revenge that does not involve physical harm. It implies that while one cannot directly harm a woman who has injured them, they can find satisfaction in acknowledging that she is aging with every passing minute. It highlights the concept that time is a continuous source of vengeance and that the person who caused harm is gradually getting closer to the end of their prime, without the need for direct retaliation.

By Ambrose Bierce

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