The John Harvard Statue, located in Harvard Yard, honors his substantial deathbed bequest to the school which now bears his name. Some refer to it as the “statue of three lies” because of all the inaccuracies inscribed on it. (1) Even though the name “John Harvard” is written in stone on the statue’s base, the likeness is of Sherman Hoar who sat as a model for the sculptor since no living representations of John Harvard exist. (2)  The engraving on the statue states “founder,” but this is also not true. He was the first major benefactor to the University, donating half of his estate and his 400 book library. Harvard University was officially founded by a vote by the Great and General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. (3) Harvard University, the oldest institution of higher education in the United States, was founded in 1636 not 1638 as inscribed on the plaque.  My morning walk took me to the campus where I photographed the statue from a high angle to show off the polished boot toes, the results of tourists and students rubbing them for good luck.  I did so as well.