And where the offense is, let the great axe fall.
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616) British Playwright
Forgiveness is better than revenge, for forgiveness is the sign of a gentle nature, but revenge is the sign of a savage nature.
—Epictetus (55–135) Ancient Greek Philosopher
Revenge is an inhuman word.
—Seneca the Younger (Lucius Annaeus Seneca) (c.4 BCE–65 CE) Roman Stoic Philosopher, Statesman, Tragedian
Vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord.
—The Holy Bible Scripture in the Christian Faith
Some people would rather get even instead of get ahead.
—Les Brown
Don’t get mad, get even.
—Robert F. Kennedy (1925–68) American Politician, Lawyer
Revenge is a common passion; it is the sin of the uninstructed.—The savage deems it noble; but the religion of Christ, which is the sublime civilizer, emphatically condemns it. Why? Because religion ever seeks to ennoble man; and nothing so debases him as revenge.
—Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton (1803–73) British Novelist, Poet, Politician
‘Tis more noble to forgive, and more manly to despise, than to revenge an Injury.
—Benjamin Franklin (1706–90) American Political Leader, Inventor, Diplomat
Revenge, at first though sweet, Bitter ere long back on itself recoils.
—John Milton (1608–74) English Poet, Civil Servant, Scholar, Debater
A hundred-year-old revenge still has its baby teeth.
—Italian Proverb
Revenge proves its own executioner.
—John M. Ford (1957–2006) American Novelist, Writer, Poet
To revenge is no valor, but to bear.
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616) British Playwright
In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior; for it is a prince’s part to pardon.
—Francis Bacon (1561–1626) English Philosopher
In revenge a man is but even with his enemies; but it is a princely thing to pardon, for Solomon saith, “It is the glory of a man to pass over a transgression.”
—Francis Bacon (1561–1626) English Philosopher
Live well. It is the greatest revenge.
—The Talmud Sacred Text of the Jewish Faith
It is better to receive than to do injury.
—Cicero (106BCE–43BCE) Roman Philosopher, Orator, Politician, Lawyer
What should a wise person do when given a blow? Same as Cato when he was attacked; not fire up or revenge the insult., or even return the blow, but simply ignore it.
—Seneca the Younger (Lucius Annaeus Seneca) (c.4 BCE–65 CE) Roman Stoic Philosopher, Statesman, Tragedian
The best revenge is massive success.
—Frank Sinatra (1915–1998) American Singer
The tree of revenge does not carry fruit
—Dutch Proverb
It is better to die in revenge than to live on in shame.
—Arabic Proverb
Men are more prone to revenge injuries than to requite kindness.
—Thomas Fuller (1608–61) English Cleric, Historian
Vengeance is a dish best eaten cold.
—English Proverb
The revenge that is postponed is not forgotten.
—Icelandic Proverb
Just vengeance does not call for punishment.
—Pierre Corneille (1606–84) French Poet, Dramatist
Revenge is a confession of pain.
—Latin Proverb
Revenge is the act of passion, vengeance is an act of justice.
—Samuel Johnson (1709–84) British Essayist
Misery and remorse are the children of revenge.
—The Talmud Sacred Text of the Jewish Faith
What is revenge but courage to call in our honor’s debts, and wisdom to convert others’ self-love into our own protection?
—Edward Young (1683–1765) English Poet
Women do most delight in revenge.
—Thomas Browne (1605–82) English Author, Physician
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
—Confucius (551–479 BCE) Chinese Philosopher
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