“People who live their lives by proverbs waste their time doing lots of stupid things. “Getting even is the best revenge” is my motto.”

“The best revenge is living well.”

Jerry Seinfeld (1954) American comedian and actor

“Living well is the best revenge.”

Dorothy Parker (1893–1967) American poet, short story writer, critic and satirist

“Life is a waste of time and time is a waste of life, so let's all get wasted and have the time of our lives.”

Kurt Cobain (1967–1994) American musician and artist

“520. Living well is the best revenge.”

George Herbert (1593–1633) Welsh-born English poet, orator and Anglican priest

“You should know I disagree with a lot of traditional advice. For instance, they say the best revenge is living well. I say it’s acid in the face—who will love them now?”

Mindy Kaling book Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?

“People ask what I am really trying to do with humor. The answer is, "I'm getting even." … For me, being funny is the best revenge.”

Art Buchwald (1925–2007) journalist, humorist, United States Marine

“If there was a lot of emotion in my voice today, it's because we've all been waiting for this day for a long time. It felt so great, … the people at this company are doing the best work of their lives, the best work that Apple has ever done.”

Tim Cook (1960) American business executive

“The best revenge is living well without you.”

Joyce Carol Oates (1938) American author

“The fear of death make people do all the stupid things in the world. You want protection from evil? But who will live forever?”

Mwanandeke Kindembo (1996) Congolese author