Who said “The best manner of avenging ourselves is by not resembling him who has injured us.”?

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“The best manner of avenging ourselves is by not resembling him who has injured us.”
— Jane Porter
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“The best manner of avenging ourselves is by not resembling him who has injured us.” [Quotation attributed to Jane Porter]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/35937-the-best-manner-of-avenging-ourselves-is-by/

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“The best manner of avenging ourselves is by not resembling him who has injured us.” Attributed to Jane Porter. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/35937-the-best-manner-of-avenging-ourselves-is-by/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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“The best manner of avenging ourselves is by not resembling him who has injured us.” Attributed to Jane Porter. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/35937-the-best-manner-of-avenging-ourselves-is-by/.

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