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Ambrose Bierce Quotes: While you have a future do not live too much in contemplation of your past: unless you are content to walk backward the mirror is a poor guide.
         

While you have a future do not live too much in contemplation of your past: unless you are content to walk backward the mirror is a poor guide.


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