Pittacus, Epictetus, Fragment 68
The source
"Forgiveness beats revenge." Pittacus said it in Epictetus, Fragment 68. Translated by George Long, 1877.
"Forgiveness is better than revenge: for forgiveness is the sign of a gentle nature, but revenge the sign of a savage nature"George Long, 1877, Epictetus, Fragment 68.
Who said it
The Seven Sages (6th century BC). Thales, Pittacus, Cleobulus, Periander and the other sages whose maxims were carved at Delphi.
Questions
- Who said "Forgiveness beats revenge."?
- Pittacus (6th century BC). Source: Epictetus, Fragment 68.
- What is the original wording?
- Forgiveness is better than revenge: for forgiveness is the sign of a gentle nature, but revenge the sign of a savage nature (George Long, 1877). Translated by George Long, 1877.
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