The School of Athens is a fresco by Raphael in the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican.
Idiocy in ancient Athenian democracy was the state of ignorance that all people were born into characterised by self-centredness and concern only for personal affairs. The opposite was citizenship gained through education and characterised by concern mainly for public affairs.
Horses are born, it was said at the time, human beings are formed.
Looking at the fresco, surrounded by chatting tourists, I could not help but think to myself: 'Who let this rabble in? Why can’t I have this room all to myself?'
Idiocy in ancient Athenian democracy was the state of ignorance that all people were born into characterised by self-centredness and concern only for personal affairs. The opposite was citizenship gained through education and characterised by concern mainly for public affairs.
Horses are born, it was said at the time, human beings are formed.
Looking at the fresco, surrounded by chatting tourists, I could not help but think to myself: 'Who let this rabble in? Why can’t I have this room all to myself?'
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