"Given time, and the catholicity of these pages, we shall in the opinion of one or other of our readers rehearse the entire procession of isms and schisms, whether ancient, mediæval or modern. The compliment paid to the wealth of our erudition would no doubt be pleasant--and wholly undeserved--did it not clash with our egoistic temper, which compels us to protest to our status. Our modesty notwithstanding, we protest that we brew our own malt: we are not bottlers and retailers: we are in the wholesale and producing line of business. If our beer bears a resemblance in flavour to other brands, it is due to the similarity of taste in the makers...."

The Egoist V. 1, No. 2. January 15, 1914.

Note: The above quotations do not constitute the actual manifesto of the magazine; instead, they reveal some ideas behind the magazine.

Compiled by Emily K. Smith (Class of '06, Davidson College)