Quote by Benjamin Franklin

If you wou'd be reveng'd of your enemy, govern your self

If you wou'd be reveng'd of your enemy, govern your self

Summary

This quote suggests that the most effective way to seek revenge on an enemy is to focus on self-control and self-governance. Rather than succumbing to vengeful emotions and acting impulsively, the quote implies that maintaining composure and exercising restraint is a more powerful strategy. By controlling one's own reactions and emotions, it becomes easier to navigate conflicts and ultimately achieve a sense of satisfaction or justice without succumbing to destructive impulses.

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By Benjamin Franklin

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