“Revenge is a dish that tastes best when served cold.”
Variant: Revenge is a dish which taste best when served cold.
Source: The Godfather
“Everyone knows revenge is a dish best served when you've had enough time to build up enough vitriol and fury.”
— Sophie Kinsella, book Twenties Girl
Source: Twenties Girl
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