Arthur Schopenhauer Quotes

Vengeance taken will often tear the heart and torment the conscience.

Arthur Schopenhauer

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• Vengeance taken will often tear the heart and torment the conscience.

  

  Arthur Schopenhauer
  • Heart
  • Conscience
  • Vengeance