I suspect you are intent upon some sort of revenge, in response to this dreadful tragedy?' 'And?' I said. 'Let me counsel you. In moments such as thi… - Nick Drake
" "I suspect you are intent upon some sort of revenge, in response to this dreadful tragedy?'
'And?' I said.
'Let me counsel you. In moments such as this, we are inclined to allow the animal aspect of our natures to take control. It is a mistake. ... Because revenge can destroy a man as surely as the plague. It seems like a god, so pure and true, and full of its sense of justice and entitlement. But it is truly a monster. It feeds perpetually upon its own pain, and upon any pain it can find. And it can never be satisfied until everything has been destroyed utterly.
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Nick Drake (born in 1961 London) is a British poet and mystery writer.
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'Your verse is torment enough,' quipped the architect.
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'I salute your reason. I wish it every success.
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