That clever ol' guy

"The root of education is bitter, but sweet are its fruits"-Isocrates



Ingeniousness is an art. Isocrates shows that this art is painted and written onto many different sayings. He, however, chose that that artwork of his is much more important than he was himself. His witty remark on education justifies this. Education itself is a very rough process; however, what is derived from that educations is what is beautiful. In old times, alchemists stated that in order to get something miraculous, something of equal value must be given. The same could be said in education. Ergo, education is not without its sacrifice. It is not a mere physical sacrifice, but it involves something more. One cannot be wise and innocent at the same time. The path to become educated is its sacrifice. It is a rough and dangerous road, but at the end, the reward is worth it. However, whenever there is a right way there is also an easy way. Through the easy way, the end of the path becomes closer. However, once the easy path is taken, one realizes that the easy way yields no rewards. Nothing is lost; therefore, nothing is given. This consideration helps understand that Isocrates was true to his word when saying "the root of education is bitter." Sports are parallel to this. Without the sacrifice given in practice, there is no outcome. Thus, Isocrates could be considered an alchemist of sorts. Without the sacrifice in the practice of learning, wisdom is not reached. Witty Isocrates talks about education in such a clear manner that his wisdom is marveled.