“It is necessary sometimes to take one step backward to take two steps forward.”
Vladimir Lenin (1870–1924) Russian politician, led the October Revolution
“Take a step or two forward lads….. it will be easier that way.”
His last words to the firing squad, lined up before him holding rifles, at his execution. Cited in " The Riddle of Erskine Childers " By Andrew Boyle, Hutchinson, London (1977), pg. 25.
Literary Years and War (1900-1918), Last Years: Ireland (1919-1922)
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