roman superstition had it that it was bad luck to cross a threshhold with ones left foot. to make sure this didn't happen, them that had the where with all, had footmen at their doors..to assist any guest in, and to make sure all who entered entered with the right foot!

Well, that's putting your best foot forward! (Actually, is that where that phrase originated?)

Since I wanted to respond to of troy's post I started a continuation..."The road goes ever on and on/Down from the door where it began......"