walk lamely

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All walk lamely and look the picture of wretchedness.

From The Piper by Peabody, Josephine Preston

Better, however, to be foolish with happiness than foolish with misfortune, better to dance awkwardly than walk lamely.

From Thus Spake Zarathustra A book for all and none by Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm

But the angel-hand had touched her, and she no longer stood upright and self-reliant, but was bound to halt and walk lamely on her way until she stood by Christopher's side again.

From The Farringdons by Fowler, Ellen Thorneycroft