Something of vengeance I had tasted for the first time; as aromatic wine it seemed, on swallowing, warm and racy: its after-flavour, metallic and corroding, gave me a sensation as if I had been poisoned. – Charlotte Bronte Category: Revenge
Forgiveness is better than revenge, for forgiveness is the sign of a gentle nature, but revenge is the sign of a savage nature. – Epictetus Category: Revenge
In taking revenge a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior. – Thomas Fuller Category: Revenge
Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocence this side of the womb. – Nadine Gordimer Category: power
It was a way out of poverty. It was a way to success. It was a way to education. And it was a way to a brighter day for me. – Little Richard Category: Education