In this passage from Epictetus's "Handbook," the author critiques flawed reasoning that equates wealth or eloquence with moral superiority. He highlights that claiming one is better based on material wealth or verbal skill lacks coherence, failing to consider the intrinsic value of an individual. Wealth and eloquence can lead to comparisons of external attributes, but they do not define a person’s worth or character.
By contrast, Epictetus emphasizes the logical coherence...