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digital color photograph of interior of Fisher Fine Arts Library

color photograph of main interior reading room

color photograph of gargoyle on the roof of Fisher Fine Arts Library, University of Pennsylvania

Detail of gargoyle, Fisher Fine Arts Library exterior

Inscription: "Good reason must of force give place to better."

Inscription: "In the reproof of chance lies the true proof of men."

Inscription: "Poor and content is rich and rich enough."

Inscription: "nil dulcius est bene quam munita tenere, edita doctrina sapientum templa serena."
"othing is more delightful than to possess lofty sanctuaries serene, well fortified by the teachings of the wise."
Lucretius, De Rerum Natura…