Chinese Proverb Quotes

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

To have done more hurt to a man than he can, or is willing to expiate, inclineth the doer to hate the sufferer. For he must expect revenge or forgiveness; both of which are hateful.

I am not a man who wants revenge.

There are some cases in which the sense of injury breeds not the will to inflict injuries and climb over them as a ladder, but a hatred of all injury.

Those who easily forgive invite offenses.

Revenge is easy, but forgiveness requires courage.

Injuries accompanied with insults are never forgiven: all men, on these occasions, are good haters, and lay out their revenge at compound interest.

Forgiveness is too easy. I can forget by indifference, but not forgive. I prefer revenge.

Anger ventilated often hurries towards forgiveness; anger concealed often hardens into revenge.

I've forgiven all my enemies - even those who have stolen money from me.

If the other person injures you, you may forget the injury; but if you injure him you will always remember.

He that studieth revenge keepeth his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.

It is human nature to hate the man whom you have hurt.

This is certain, that a man that studieth revenge keeps his wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.

The South is the home of 'an eye for an eye.' 'Turning the other cheek'? The South can't see that.

Forgive your enemies, but first get even.

Any story about revenge is ultimately a story about forgiveness, redemption, or the futility of revenge.

Retaliation is sometimes mercy, mercy to both parties

Malice hath a strong memory.

A good servant makes a bad enemy

But time at last makes all things even, And if we do but watch the hour, There never yet was human power That could evade, if unforgiven, The patient hate and vigil long, Of those who treasure up a wrong

I'm not a vindictive kind of guy.

It is good to forget one's anger against one's wrongdoer, whoever he may be, for countless number of evils will quickly grow from this anger.

Revenge is a caustic thing. I say, Breathe in, breathe deeply, let it go.

Blissfully, I don't have the revenge gene.