Quiz: Are You Patience or Fortitude?

Patience and Fortitude, the world-renowned pair of marble lions that stand proudly in front of the Library's 42nd Street location, have captured the imagination and affection of New Yorkers since 1911. But which lion do you identify more with: quiet and diligent Patience or determined and courageous Fortitude?

Take our quiz to find out, and make sure you visit the lions the next time you're at the Library! Not sure how to tell the lions apart? We have an easy trick to help! Patience is on the side of the Library closest to 40th Street, while Fortitude is the closest to 42nd Street. Remember, Fortitude is closest to forty-two.

Want to learn more about the history behind our beloved lions? Find out their story!

Are You Patience or Fortitude? Take the Quiz!

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