A pioneer is generally a man who has outlived his credit or fortune in the cultivated parts.

The only foundation for a useful education in a republic is to be laid in religion. Without this there can be no virtue, and without virtue there can be no liberty

The turgid style of Johnson, the purple glare of Gibbon, and even the studied and thickset metaphors of Junius are all equally unnatural, and should not be admitted into our company.

Scandal dies sooner of itself, than we could kill it

Liberty without virtue would be no blessing to us

Our authors and scholars are generally men of business, and make their literary pursuits subservient to their interests.