I was attracted to this tile mosaic primarily because of the colors. The bright red, and deep blue invited me to come closer, to examine in detail what could only be seen in abstract from the street. Walking up the sidewalk the writing became apparent, then as I got closer it became legible.
"Once you learn to Read, you will Be forever free".
This motto made sense to me, yet it carries an implied caution. Learning to read is a ticket to a life time of possibilities that will not befall the non reader. However, learning to read is no guarantee that you will take the initiative to pursue those possibilities. Reading comes first, but one must couple the aspiration to the drive to achieve goals. One must study the roots of freedom to understand what it means to "...Be forever free."
