1. Oh, Virginia, we hear you, and we can also see this quote on Library Way, located on 41st Street between Park and Fifth Avenues, in Manhattan. Library Way provides thoughtful and inspirational quotes from talented authors, on the streets of New York City.

    Oh, Virginia, we hear you, and we can also see this quote on Library Way, located on 41st Street between Park and Fifth Avenues, in Manhattan. Library Way provides thoughtful and inspirational quotes from talented authors, on the streets of New York City.

  2. Today’s truthful words, said by Georges Braque and brought to you via Library Way, can be seen on the sidewalk of 41st Street, between Park and Fifth Avenue, in Manhattan. The quote is from Braque’s “cahiers” (French for notebooks). Braque is known for developing Cubism with Pablo Picasso.

    Today’s truthful words, said by Georges Braque and brought to you via Library Way, can be seen on the sidewalk of 41st Street, between Park and Fifth Avenue, in Manhattan. The quote is from Braque’s “cahiers” (French for notebooks). Braque is known for developing Cubism with Pablo Picasso.

  3. We were drawn to this plaque on Library Way partially because of the water theme — and also for the quote — but author Isak’s Dinesen story is just as interesting. First of all, Isak Dinesen is a pen name; the author’s real name is Karen Blixen (and her friends called her “Tania”). Dinesen/Blixen is the Danish writer who authored Out of Africa (based on her time in Kenya) and Babette’s Feast, both of which became Academy Award-winning films. To find out more about Blixen’s life, visit the Karen Blixen Museum website (the link is to her museum in Denmark; there’s another one in Kenya). Another great quote from Dinsen/Blixen: “The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea.” (Out of Africa, 1937)

    We were drawn to this plaque on Library Way partially because of the water theme — and also for the quote — but author Isak’s Dinesen story is just as interesting. First of all, Isak Dinesen is a pen name; the author’s real name is Karen Blixen (and her friends called her “Tania”). Dinesen/Blixen is the Danish writer who authored Out of Africa (based on her time in Kenya) and Babette’s Feast, both of which became Academy Award-winning films. To find out more about Blixen’s life, visit the Karen Blixen Museum website (the link is to her museum in Denmark; there’s another one in Kenya).

    Another great quote from Dinsen/Blixen: “The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea.” (Out of Africa, 1937)

  4. Friday afternoons are often for catching up on what one didn’t do during the work week. But sometimes, just sometimes, there’s enough time for contemplation. Enter Emily Dickinson, via a plaque on Library Way (located in Manhattan on 41st Street, between Park and Fifth Avenues). Photo taken by Gregg LeFevre and courtesy of the Grand Central Partnership.

    Friday afternoons are often for catching up on what one didn’t do during the work week. But sometimes, just sometimes, there’s enough time for contemplation. Enter Emily Dickinson, via a plaque on Library Way (located in Manhattan on 41st Street, between Park and Fifth Avenues).

    Photo taken by Gregg LeFevre and courtesy of the Grand Central Partnership.

  5. British playwright Tom Stoppard’s words of wisdom are seen on Library Way. (Reminder: if you’re in NYC, you can walk Library Way, on East 41st Street, between Park and Fifth Avenues.) This quote is very fitting; librarians are often referred to as information specialists! Photo courtesy of Grand Central Partnership.

    British playwright Tom Stoppard’s words of wisdom are seen on Library Way. (Reminder: if you’re in NYC, you can walk Library Way, on East 41st Street, between Park and Fifth Avenues.) This quote is very fitting; librarians are often referred to as information specialists!

    Photo courtesy of Grand Central Partnership.

  6. A thought for the rest of your day, courtesy of Library Way (and American poet and political activist Muriel Rukeyser)!

    A thought for the rest of your day, courtesy of Library Way (and American poet and political activist Muriel Rukeyser)!

  7. In honor of National Poetry Month, here are beautiful words from American Quaker poet and abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier, as photographed on Library Way (a hop, skip, and jump from our Stephen A. Schwarzman building). Thanks to Grand Central Partnership for the image.

    In honor of National Poetry Month, here are beautiful words from American Quaker poet and abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier, as photographed on Library Way (a hop, skip, and jump from our Stephen A. Schwarzman building).

    Thanks to Grand Central Partnership for the image.

  8. Thomas Jefferson’s words speak the truth on the New York City streets! Check out this quote from Library Way, otherwise known as 41st Street, between Park and Fifth Avenues, in Manhattan! The sidewalks on both the north and south sides house 96 plaques with thought-provoking statements from famous writers. The Grand Central Partnership created Library Way, officially dedicated on May 24, 2004. But we helped out a little (as did the property owners and commercial tenants, and NYC’s Department of Transportation). Ah, inspiration! 

    Thomas Jefferson’s words speak the truth on the New York City streets! Check out this quote from Library Way, otherwise known as 41st Street, between Park and Fifth Avenues, in Manhattan! The sidewalks on both the north and south sides house 96 plaques with thought-provoking statements from famous writers. The Grand Central Partnership created Library Way, officially dedicated on May 24, 2004. But we helped out a little (as did the property owners and commercial tenants, and NYC’s Department of Transportation). Ah, inspiration!