[wardaddy]

All joking aside it usually is best to hold one’s temper

When I’ve struck men even when justified unless in defense

There’s an ugliness to it I usually regret

Does that make sense to anyone

[Albion Wilde]

When I’ve struck men even when justified unless in defense There’s an ugliness to it I usually regret Does that make sense to anyone

Unless, as you said, it's self-defense, hitting someone shows a wounded ego and lack of self-confidence, that someone else's opinion even matters that much. "Consider the source."

The best revenge is served cold.