85 he who praises you for what is not in you is more eloquent in his criticism than he who praises you for what is not in you because he has pointed out your shortcomings. he who praises you for what is not in you is more eloquent in his criticism than he who blames you for what is not in you because he has pointed out your virtue. he has defended you against himself by doing so and by targeting you with denial and blame.
٨٥ أبلغ في ذمك من مدحك بما ليس فيك، لأنه نبه على نقصك، وأبلغ في مدحك من ذمك بما ليس فيك لأنه نبه على فضلك، ولقد انتصر لك من نفسه بذلك وباستهدافه إلى الإنكار واللائمة.