used to suggest that it is more effective to wait and plan carefully before seeking revenge, rather than acting impulsively or emotionally

used to imply that seeking revenge or retribution for a wrongdoing only leads to a never-ending cycle of retaliation and violence, ultimately causing harm to everyone involved

used to caution against violent or vengeful actions, as it suggests that such actions can lead to a cycle of violence and revenge that is difficult to break

used to imply that the most effective way to retaliate against someone who has wronged one is to let go of the anger and move on with one's life, rather than seeking revenge or holding a grudge

used to imply that it is not justifiable to respond to a bad act with another bad act, and that two wrongs do not make a right

used to imply that responding to a wrong or injustice with another wrong or injustice does not make the situation better or right

used to imply that in response to being wronged, one should seek justice or revenge in a calm and calculated manner, rather than reacting with anger or frustration

used to suggest that it is acceptable to retaliate against someone who has wronged you in the same manner

used to imply that there is a sense of satisfaction or pleasure in getting even with someone who has wronged one