Not to go back is somewhat to advance, and men must walk, at least, be…

Alexander Pope
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Not to go back is somewhat to advance, and men must walk, at least, before they dance. ✨ 'Imitations of Horace' Horace bk. 1, Epistle 1 (1738) l. 53
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Not to go back is somewhat to advance, and men must walk, at least, before they dance. ✨ 'Imitations of Horace' Horace bk. 1, Epistle 1 (1738) l. 53

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