In dancing with the enemy one follows his steps even if counting under one's breath.


Breyten Breytenbach

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A peacefulness follows any decision, even the wrong one.
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In taking revenge a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.
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FRANCIS BACON
In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.
SIR FRANCIS BACON
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FRANCIS BACON SR.
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If thine enemy offend thee, give his child a drum.
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The problem is not making up the steps but deciding which ones to keep.
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