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. You are avenged 1440 times a day.

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

Summary

This quote, attributed to Ambrose Bierce, suggests a subtle and unconventional form of revenge. It says that you cannot physically harm a woman who has wronged you, but nothing prevents you from acknowledging the passage of time and the fact that she is getting older with each passing minute. By contemplating her aging in this way, you are somehow avenged repeatedly throughout the day. It highlights the power of perspective and psychological retribution in our perceived notions of revenge.

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By Ambrose Bierce

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