Francis Bacon Quotes about Revenge

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

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

Francis Bacon

Forgiveness, Revenge, Anger

Francis Bacon (1765). “The works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban, and Lord High Chancellor of England, in five volumes”, p.515

A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green.

Francis Bacon

Forgiveness, Revenge, Anger

'Essays' (1625) 'Of Revenge'

In revenge a man is but even with his enemy; for it is a princely thing to pardon, and Solomon saith it is the glory of a man to pass over a transgression.

Francis Bacon

Revenge, Men, Enemy

Revenge is a kind of wild justice.

Francis Bacon

Revenge, Justice, Classic

Essays "Of Revenge" (1625)

A man who contemplates revenge keeps his wounds green.

Francis Bacon

Revenge, Men, Green

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

Francis Bacon

Forgiveness, Revenge, Men

Francis Bacon (1826). “The Works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban and Lord High Chancellor of England: Sylva sylvarum (century IX-X) Physiological remains. Medical remains. Medical receipts. Works moral: Colours of good and evil. Essays of counsels civil and moral. Theological works”, p.253

There is no passion in the mind of man so weak, but it mates and masters the fear of death . . . Revenge triumphs over death; love slights it; honor aspireth to it; grief flieth to it.

Francis Bacon

Revenge, Fear, Grief

'Essays' (1625) 'Of Death'