Chapter 46.1
Never call yourself a philosopher, nor talk a great deal among the unlearned about theorems, but act conformably to them.Read in Books4Free →
Theory vs. Practice; Beware Showing Off
From The Enchiridion by Epictetus
Do not parade philosophical principles; demonstrate them by action. Beware of speaking among the uninstructed about what you have learned.
Chapter 46.2
Sheep don't vomit up grass to show shepherds how much they ate; they digest it and produce wool. So philosophers should produce action, not theory-talk.
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Against pride in interpreting Chrysippus: the goal is to follow nature, not to admire one's exegesis.
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