When things go wrong, you'll find they usually go on getting worse for…

C. S. Lewis
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When things go wrong, you'll find they usually go on getting worse for some time; but when things once start going right they often go on getting better and better. ✨ C. S. Lewis (2013). The Chronicles of Narnia Complete 7-Book Collection with Bonus Book: Boxen, p.102, Harper Collins
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When things go wrong, you'll find they usually go on getting worse for some time; but when things once start going right they often go on getting better and better. ✨ C. S. Lewis (2013). The Chronicles of Narnia Complete 7-Book Collection with Bonus Book: Boxen, p.102, Harper Collins

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