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Among the different deffinitions I have come across, I have been touched by one give many years ago. Read it and share your ideas with forum members of what you feel about this definition
Who is educated?
“First, those who manage well the circumstances which they encounter day by day; and those who can judge situations appropriately as they arise and rarely miss the suitable course of action.
Next, those who are honorable in their dealing with all men, bearing easily what is unpleasant or offensive in others and reasonable with their associates as humanly possible.
Furthermore, those who hold their pleasures always under control and not unduly overcome by their misfortunes, bearing up under them bravely and in a manner worthy of our common nature.
Most important of all, those who are not spoiled by their successes, who do not depart from their true selves, but hold their ground steadfastly as wise and sober-minded men, rejoicing no more in good things that have come to them through chance than in those which through their own nature and intelligence are theirs since birth.
Those who have character which is in accord, not with one of these things, but with all of them – these are the educated, possessed of all the virtue.” (Socrates)
Who is educated?
“First, those who manage well the circumstances which they encounter day by day; and those who can judge situations appropriately as they arise and rarely miss the suitable course of action.
Next, those who are honorable in their dealing with all men, bearing easily what is unpleasant or offensive in others and reasonable with their associates as humanly possible.
Furthermore, those who hold their pleasures always under control and not unduly overcome by their misfortunes, bearing up under them bravely and in a manner worthy of our common nature.
Most important of all, those who are not spoiled by their successes, who do not depart from their true selves, but hold their ground steadfastly as wise and sober-minded men, rejoicing no more in good things that have come to them through chance than in those which through their own nature and intelligence are theirs since birth.
Those who have character which is in accord, not with one of these things, but with all of them – these are the educated, possessed of all the virtue.” (Socrates)
