Greek Philosophers and Walking

Were the Greek philosophers good walkers? Legend has it that they were, as they are often depicted standing or strolling among their students, pacing back and forth under the roof of a colonnade or among the trees, pausing occasionally, turning back, continuing in another direction, and always with their students following closely behind.

That is why Raphael, in his famous painting "The School of Athens," portrayed the archetypal philosopher of antiquity in this way: standing, with a firm step, and a commanding finger.