I am adding this to the thought-provoking list because I am surprised that he is surprised by becoming a writer. It makes me question how someone can be so surprised to become something that has been a constant part of his life.

yo wazzup lol

hehe ha

Was Isocrates a popular guy in his time? One possible perception of this piece is with him as the envious scholar ill-distinguished amongst scholars with greater swarms of students, rather than the critical paragon.