Original artwork, not a still
City Aphorisms, Fourth Selection, New York · 1987
Revenge is sweet but not nourishing.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Revenge tastes good in the moment, Cooley says, but it won't feed you. Like a sugary treat, it satisfies a craving without giving anything lasting. It's a dry warning that payback can leave you hungry all the same.
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