--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Does a man reproach thee for being proud…" description: "\"Does a man reproach thee for being proud or ill-natured, envious or conceited, ignorant or detracting? Consider with thyself whether his reproaches are..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3a4/epictetus-413_art_does-a-man-reproach-thee-for-being-proud_1923269.jpg" --- # Does a man reproach thee for being proud or ill-natured… ![“Does a man reproach thee for being proud or ill-natured, envious or conceited, ignorant or detracting? Consider with thyself whether his reproaches are true. If they are not, consider that thou art not the person whom he reproaches, but that he reviles an imaginary being, and perhaps loves what…” quote by Epictetus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3a4/epictetus-413_art_does-a-man-reproach-thee-for-being-proud_1923269.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3a4/epictetus-413_art_does-a-man-reproach-thee-for-being-proud_1923269.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3a4/epictetus-413_art_does-a-man-reproach-thee-for-being-proud_1923269.jpg) > “Does a man reproach thee for being proud or ill-natured, envious or conceited, ignorant or detracting? Consider with thyself whether his reproaches are true. If they are not, consider that thou art not the person whom he reproaches, but that he reviles an imaginary being, and perhaps loves what thou really art, though he hates what thou appearest to be.” [Epictetus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/epictetus/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. One should evaluate whether others’ criticisms are based on reality or imagined faults, and reject false accusations. **In simple terms:** Question the truth of others’ judgments. Key Takeaway Don’t let false blame affect you. Themes self‑reflection philosophy resilience Mood thoughtful calm Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal conflict - workplace feedback - social media criticism - family disputes Key Concepts Stoicism critical thinking ego perception Questions to Reflect On - What internal biases affect how you receive criticism? - How can you differentiate constructive from imagined reproach? 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