Imam Ali (AS) said, One who flatters you for your fault, criticizes you in your absence.
الإمامُ عليٌّ (عَلَيهِ الّسَلامُ) : مَنْ داهَنَكَ في عَيْبِكَ عابَكَ في غيْبِكَ
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