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Certainly, in taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy, but in passing it over, he is superior; for it is a prince’s part to pardon.

Francis Bacon

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Francis Bacon

English philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist, and author

January 22nd, 1561 - April 9th, 1626

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