Quotation by

Walter Scott

Look back, and smile on perils past.

Smile

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The quote suggests that when you think about difficult or dangerous experiences you've been through, you should do so with a sense of relief and happiness that they are behind you. It encourages appreciating your survival and growth rather than dwelling on fear or regret.

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