If someone speaks badly of ...

If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; \
If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well
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