Revenge Quotes in Burn

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Quote #1

She knew that he meant he wanted to make this wrong thing the source of something right. (5.18)

Two wrongs don't make a right, y'all. Revenge can be fulfilling, but it's usually not the ethical thing to do.

Quote #2

"I want peace, Beckley. That's what I'm after. In here and out there."

"And that's usually paid for in blood," Beckley says. (6.68)

Partridge's wants to get revenge on his bloodthirsty father, making his revenge a form of peace. But he can't have peace without more bloodshed. It's a very, very bloody Catch-22.

Quote #3

The man who ordered his parents' assassinations is dead, and Bradwell didn't get to play a role. There's no justice in it. (8.32)

Ever feel like you deserve revenge sometimes? Bradwell feels like it would be justified for him to kill Willux, so when he isn't the one who off Willux, he feels upset. Just be happy the dude's dead, Bradwell.