I was as repelled by the French as I was attracted by their country.

I was always attracted and repelled by the idea of being a writer.

Many people believe that they are attracted by God or by nature, when they are only repelled by man.

Many people believe that they are attracted by God, or by Nature, when they are only repelled by man (More Lay Thoughts of a Dean)

Many people believe that they are attracted by God, or by Nature, when they are only repelled by man.

The whole celebrity culture thing - I'm fascinated by, and repelled by, and yet I end up knowing about it.