"We started out as far to the left as we could"

This quote by Marguerite Moreau is likely describing a journey or project that she and somebody else have started. It could be translated as a metaphor for a journey of self-discovery, or a project that they have actually taken on together. The expression "as far to the left as we might" could be translated as a metaphor for starting from a location of extreme openness and willingness to check out and find out. It might also be translated as an actual journey, with the phrase describing the furthest point to the left that they might reach. In either case, the quote indicates that the journey or project has actually been a positive one, with the 2 of them starting from a location of openness and exploration.