Quote by Margaret Fairless Barber

To look backward for a while is to refresh the eye, to restore it, and to render it the more fit for its prime function of looking forward.

To look backward for a while is to refresh the eye, to resto

Summary

This quote suggests that reflecting on past experiences and events can help rejuvenate and revitalize our perspective, allowing us to better envision and prepare for the future. By taking the time to look back, we refresh our mind's eye, gaining valuable insights and lessons that can inform our forward-focused vision. This act of retrospection enhances our ability to look ahead with clarity and effectiveness, ensuring that we are better prepared and suited for what lies ahead.

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Remembrance

By Margaret Fairless Barber

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