“There iz no alternativ. Every possible reezon that could ever be offered for altering the spelling of wurds, stil exists in full force; and if a gradual reform should not be made in our language, it wil proov that we are less under the influence of reezon than our ancestors.[This quote illustrates the reformed spelling advocated by Webster.]”

“The heart should be cultivated with more assiduity than the head.”

“Every child in America should be acquainted with his own country. He should read books that furnish him with ideas that will be useful to him in life and practice. As soon as he opens his lips, he should rehearse the history of his own country.”

“A pure democracy is generally a very bad government, It is often the most tyrannical government on earth; for a multitude is often rash, and will not hear reason.”

“Unaffected modesty is the sweetest charm of female excellence, the richest gem in the diadem of her honor.”

“The reasonableness of the command to obey parents is clear to children, even when quite young.”

“In selecting men for office, let principle be your guide. Regard not the particular sect or denomination of the candidate - look to his character.”