Quote by Francis Bacon
A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green, which othe

A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well. – Francis Bacon

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In every great time there is some one idea at work which is more powerful than any other, and which shapes the events of the time and determines their ultimate issues. – Francis Bacon

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Natural abilities are like natural plants, that need pruning by study and studies themselves do give forth directions too much at large, except they be bounded in by experience. – Francis Bacon

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Youll never get ahead of anyone as long as you try to get even with him. – Lou Holtz

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Vengeance is a dish best eaten cold. – Proverb

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In taking revenge a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior. – Thomas Fuller

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Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves. – Confucius

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