This is Max Lakato. In 1882 in New York City, Joseph Richardson owned a narrow strip of land,

five feet wide and 104 feet long. Next door was a normal-sized lot owned by a man who wanted to erect

an apartment building. He offered Richardson $1, dollars for his plot. But Richardson built a

house, blocking the view. Dubbed the spite house, Richardson spent the last 14 years of his life

in the narrow residence that seemed to fit his narrow state of mind.

Revenge builds a lonely narrow house, space enough for one person.

The lives of its tenants reduced to one goal make someone miserable, and they do themselves.

No wonder, God insists, we keep a sharp eye out for the weeds of bitter discontent.