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Aphorism: "In the reproof of chance lies the true proof of men." Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida, I.iii

"There is no past so long as books shall live." Unknown.

"Timor domini principium sapientia."
("The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.")
--Proverbs 1:7

Interior window with aphorism, "There is small choice in rotten apples." Shakespeare, Taming of the Shrew I.i.138

Inscription: "Talkers are no great doers."

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."

Inscription: "Celerity is never more admired than by the negligent."

Inscription: "O world, how apt the poor are to be proud!"