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.
I’m not even sure revenge except in violence inflicted upon those close to you is worth it honestly
I’ve been in a situation whereby I could have used mortal revenge over the theft of a very large mid six figures theft of money
I chose not to execute the person....on a ranch he being sequestered in Paraguay by me and my assistants
I declined as he begged and pissed himself
I was not raised to murder
Any man can kill if pushed ....especially a scared man or woman
Smith I think....there’s more going on here