Accused Quote by Shams Tabrizi
“If you are insulted, if you are accused, if they gossip about you, don't say anything bad. Don't be the one who sees the shame, be the one who corrects it.”
About This Quote
Source Sufi Teaching: Collection of Sayings, 13th century
Responding to criticism with silence and constructive correction preserves dignity and promotes harmony.
In simple terms: Stay silent, correct the shameful.
Key Takeaway
Choose calm correction over retaliation.
Themes
humility
integrity
conflict resolution
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
moral
advice
When to use this quote
- personal attacks
- workplace gossip
- online harassment
- family disputes
Key Concepts
Sufism
ethical conduct
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you correct a wrong without causing further conflict?
- When is speaking out more appropriate?
A Different Perspective
Silence may be misread as acceptance, not all situations benefit from non‑confrontation.
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