The Educated Man

The Educated Man

The educated man is an individual. He marches to the beat of his own drum and is not easily swayed by the opinions of the mob. Yet, he is deferential toward his elders and those more experienced than he. The educated man is on the streets, not in the ivory tower. The educated man is not afraid to get his hands dirty, for he knows that all the knowledge in the world is useless without action. The educated man is articulate, for he knows that all the knowledge in the world is useless if one cannot convey that knowledge to another in a meaningful way. The educated man appreciates the beautiful, disdains the ugly, and has nothing but contempt for the banal. The educated man knows there is absolute truth and his personal philosophy reflects that belief. He believes there are things in this world worth fighting for, indeed worth dying for. For he knows that the man who believes there is nothing for which he would die will inevitably discover he has nothing for which to live. The educated man knows that how one spends his leisure time, perhaps more than anything else, defines who that person is. Therefore, the educated man is never at a loss for what to do with his time. The educated man welcomes all trials and tribulations, for he knows they are the best teachers. The educated man believes that the unexamined life is not worth living. Therefore, he is reflective and seeks always to better himself, his family, and his community. The educated man is humble. He knows that the mark of a truly educated person is realizing how little he actually knows. For this reason, his thirst for knowledge and wisdom is never quenched.

Alex