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window with aphorism
Aphorism: "Nil dulcius est, bene quam munita tenere / Edita doctrina sapienta templum serena." Lucretius II, 7
Window with aphrosim
Aphorism: "In the reproof of chance lies the true proof of men." Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida, I.iii
Arch with aphorism
"There is no past so long as books shall live." Unknown.
Archway with inscription
"Timor domini principium sapientia."
("The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.")
--Proverbs 1:7
("The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.")
--Proverbs 1:7
Interior window with aphorism
Interior window with aphorism, "There is small choice in rotten apples." Shakespeare, Taming of the Shrew I.i.138
Fisher doors 2
Inscription: "Talkers are no great doers."
Fisher doors 1
Doors to main reading room of Fisher Fine Arts Library. Inscription: "Read not to contradictor nor to beleeve and take for granted nor to find talk and discourse but to weigh and consider."