"I
think the Greek and Romans have left us the present models which exist
of fine composition, whether we examine them as works of reason, or of
style and fancy; and to them we probably owe these characteristics of modern
composition.....I thank on my knees him who directed my early education,
for having put into my hands this rich source of delight..." Thomas
Jefferson to Dr. Joseph Priestly, January 27, 1800 - (on his Classical
Education)
