Mark Twain reading the daily Italian newspaper to learn how to speak Italian.

Italian Without a Master

Mark Twain reading the daily Italian newspaper to learn how to speak Italian.

"The numerous systems scattered wide abroad, / Compare them closely by the Word of God; / Hold fast the good, have all things truly tried / By that all comprehensive guide. / What'er is false, reject without delay; / Uphold the right, and cast the rest away."—Barber, 1857

Prove All Things, Hold Fast that Which is Good

"The numerous systems scattered wide abroad, / Compare them closely by the Word of God; / Hold fast…

An illustration of a young boy studying inside an old schoolroom.

Schoolroom and Boy Studying

An illustration of a young boy studying inside an old schoolroom.