It takes great strength to be mild when dealing with unjust criticism. Jesus Christ set a perfect example in this.
وَلكِنْ كَمْ هُوَ أَفْضَلُ أَنْ يُعْرِبَ عَنِ « ٱلْوَدَاعَةِ » فِي حَالَاتٍ كَهذِهِ !‏