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Single Idea 1660

[filed under theme 25. Social Practice / D. Justice / 3. Punishment / b. Retribution for crime ]

Full Idea

It is noble to avenge oneself on one's enemies and not to come to terms with them.

Gist of Idea

It is noble to avenge oneself on one's enemies, and not come to terms with them

Source

Aristotle (The Art of Rhetoric [c.350 BCE], 1367a19), quoted by Gregory Vlastos - Socrates: Ironist and Moral Philosopher p.189

Book Ref

Vlastos,Gregory: 'Socrates: Ironist and Moral Philosopher' [CUP 1992], p.189