 had you not asked me for this book i would not have undertaken it and i would not have put my words in a position of injustice and resentment. if there is blame or inability then it is upon you and if there is an excuse then it is mine not yours.
ولولا أنك سألتني هذا الكتاب لما تكلفته، ولما وضعت كلامي موضع الضيم والنقمة، فإن كانت لائمة أو عجز، فعليك، وإن كان عذر، فلي دونك.