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Quotes about Retaliation

They never show mercy because mercy was never shown to them
— Charles Dickens
Once out of this court, I'll smash that face of yourn!
— Charles Dickens
Wrong behavior carries with it the seeds of its own retribution.
— Harold S. Kushner
Revenge is an inhuman word.
— Seneca
We cannot win the war on terror with guns and bombs because everyone we kill is replaced by dozens more who seek revenge. The only answer is total, radical commitment to Jesus Christ.
— Brother Andrew
To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.
— Herman Melville
Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that's your job, to bless. You'll be a blessing and also get a blessing.
— Eugene Peterson
Teachers of my early youth Taught forgiveness stressed the truth Here then is my Christian lack: If I'm struck then I'll strike back.
— Maya Angelou
Did he insult you? I mean us, the race? Not directly. Like most white racists, he was paternalistic. I would have preferred he slap me than that he talk down upon me. Then I could retaliate in kind.
— Maya Angelou
Revenge easily descends into an endless cycle of hate and violence. The Bible says never repay evil with evil.
— Billy Graham
Patience . . . speaks of a person's steadfastness under provocation . . .enduring ill-treatment without anger or thought of retaliation or revenge.
— Billy Graham
When our flesh stops trying, when it is thoroughly crushed and broken, His purposes for our lives are unhindered, and we bring true glory to His name. First Peter 2:23 (NIV) tells us, "When they hurled their insults at [Jesus], he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.
— KP Yohannan