It is always betterto avenge dear ones than to indulge in mourning. For every one of us, living in this worldmeans waiting for our end. Let whoever canwin glory before death. When a warrior is gone, that will be his best and only bulwark.

Seamus Heaney
About This Quote

This quote talks about the belief that revenge is not a good thing. It can be an extremely destructive force. However, sometimes people are unable to resist the temptation of revenge. The best course is to move on and find another target for your anger, rather than wasting time on revenge.

Source: Beowulf

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