Mister Trod?" said Bod. "Tell me about revenge." "Dish…
““Mister Trod?" said Bod. "Tell me about revenge." "Dish best served cold," said Nehemiah Trot. "Do not take revenge in the heat of the moment. Instead, wait until the hour is propitious. There was a Grub Street hack named O'Leary--an Irishman, I should add--who had the nerve, the confounded cheek to write of my first slim volume of poems, A Nosegay of Beauty Assembled for Gentleman of Quality, that it was inferior doggerel of no worth whatsoever, and that the paper it was written on would have been better used as--no, I cannot say. Let us simply agree that it was a most vulgar statement.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Revenge should be delayed and calculated, not impulsive, to avoid worsening the situation.
In simple terms: Wait for the right moment before seeking revenge.
Key Takeaway
Plan revenge carefully, not in anger.
Themes
revenge
patience
justice
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
Type
advice
literary
When to use this quote
- personal betrayal
- legal disputes
- personal vendettas
Key Concepts
ethics
strategic thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- Is waiting always wise?
- When does patience become complacency?
A Different Perspective
Impulsive revenge often escalates conflict.