They found no fault with the rose, so they blame that it is red!

Understand the thought

Meaning in plain English

A rose faulted merely for being red after no other fault is found pictures criticism looking for any available target. The saying questions an objection driven by a wish to condemn.

What the words are saying

A responsible reading does not assume every criticism is malicious or every colour preference irrelevant. A useful application asks how the objection relates to a fair purpose and whether evidence supports it. The image is not a botanical judgment or a reason to dismiss necessary feedback.

Everyday example

A reviewer explains why a detail matters instead of inventing a fault to justify a predetermined verdict.

When to use it

Use it to examine criticism’s relevance and fairness.

Agent-assisted editorial interpretation. This explains the words; it does not by itself verify their author or earliest origin.