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But men never advance beyond a certain point; and here we are, retrograding, to the dull, stupid old system,—balance of Europe—poising straws upon kings' noses, instead of wringing them off!

From The Works of Lord Byron: Letters and Journals. Vol. 2 by Prothero, Rowland E. (Rowland Edmund), Baron Ernle

Depend upon it, that as a people, we are retrograding on this point.

From The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews by Lunettes, Henry

It used to be so in my day and yours, but we are retrograding.

From The Fortunes of Oliver Horn by Smith, Francis Hopkinson

But men never advance beyond a certain point; and here we are, retrograding to the dull, stupid old system,—balance of Europe—poising straws upon kings' noses, instead of wringing them off!

From Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 2 With His Letters and Journals by Moore, Thomas