Intellectuals such as Aelius Aristides sought to restore the standards of classical Greek characteristic of the Attic dialect, represented by Thucydides, Plato, Demosthenes, and other authors from the Classical period.
Cendekiawan seperti Aelius Aristides mencoba mengembalikan standar bahasa Yunani Klasik seperti dalam dialek Attika yang diwakili oleh Thukidides, Plato, Demosthenes, dan penulis-penulis lain dari periode klasik.