In order to make the future Athenians better adapt to the needs of developing industry and commerce, participating in the political and cultural life of the country and defending the country, the Athenian rulers emphasized that education should not only cultivate the qualities of loyalty, courage and strength that individuals need when participating in defending the country and handling personal leisure activities, but also enable them to have all kinds of talents, be eloquent, be good at communication, and be able to handle business and various public affairs rationally, justly and intelligently.