proverb · Legacy record
He that makes himself an ass must not take it ill if men ride him. – Brazilian
He that makes himself an ass must not take it ill if men ride him. – Brazilian
Historical period not yet established
Understand the thought
Meaning in plain English
Making oneself an ass then accepting others riding gives demeaning treatment an image supposedly invited by one’s conduct. The supplied wording includes a Brazilian label.
What the words are saying
A critical reading rejects victim blame and the insult as a measure of human worth. The source label is preserved without independently verified origin. A useful application supports boundaries and fair treatment rather than assigning responsibility for exploitation to its target or prescribing animal handling.
Everyday example
Someone supports a person facing exploitation without blaming their earlier compliance.
When to use it
Use it critically to examine unfair blame and support boundaries.
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What it does not mean
No responsibility for exploitation assigned to its target or animal guidance is established.
Agent-assisted editorial interpretation. This explains the words; it does not by itself verify their author or earliest origin.
Attribution & collection notes
- Author or tradition
- Traditional
Attribution: traditional - Country attributed
- Not established
A country attribution does not establish the earliest origin. - Historical period
- Historical period not yet established
No sufficiently supported historical placement has been established. Import and download dates are not treated as composition dates. - Recorded source
- Contributor-provided wisdom reference (2014 AD)
Supplied reference B; unit 1005; PDF page 86; collection label: Miscellaneous Proverbs
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- Culture
- Miscellaneous Proverbs