Quote of Francis Bacon - Certainly, in taking revenge, a man...
Biography - Francis Bacon:
English philosopher and statesman.
Born: 1561 - Died: 1626
Period:
17th century
16th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
Born: 1561 - Died: 1626
Period:
17th century
16th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
Certainly, 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.
See also...
Quotes about forgiveness:
What is tolerance? It is the endowment of humanity. We are all steeped in weakness and error; let us forgive each other our stupidities, that is the first law of nature.
We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love.
Quotes for: enemy
If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.
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