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The Lex talionis, although a restitution of the Common law, to the simplicity of which we have generally found it so advantageous to return, will be revolting to the humanized feelings of modern times.

From Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 1 by Randolph, Thomas Jefferson

He began with this severe and just lesson—"We should not be prodigal of contempt towards others, and of esteem for ourselves, to such a degree as will be revolting to our readers."

From Biographies of Distinguished Scientific Men by Grant, Robert

The handling of it must be very deft or the result will be revolting; and yet the thing can be done.

From When Winter Comes to Main Street by Overton, Grant Martin